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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.19, 763.98 and 216.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.19, 763.98 and 216.75 is: 325.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.19 : 763.98 = 216.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.19/763.98 = 216.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.19x = 763.98 × 216.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.19x = 165,592.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,592.67/509.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.21

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