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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.48, 763.58 and 220.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.48, 763.58 and 220.58 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.48 : 763.58 = 220.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.48/763.58 = 220.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.48x = 763.58 × 220.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.48x = 168,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,430.48/509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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