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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.14, 763.98 and 220.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.14, 763.98 and 220.24 is: 330.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.14 : 763.98 = 220.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.14/763.98 = 220.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.14x = 763.98 × 220.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.14x = 168,258.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,258.96/509.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.48

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