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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.28, 763.68 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.28, 763.68 and 220.56 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.28 : 763.68 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.28/763.68 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.28x = 763.68 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.28x = 168,437.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,437.26/509.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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