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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.34, 763.82 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.34, 763.82 and 220.62 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.34 : 763.82 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.34/763.82 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.34x = 763.82 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.34x = 168,513.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,513.97/509.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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