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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.48, 764.06 and 220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.48, 764.06 and 220.68 is: 330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.48 : 764.06 = 220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.48/764.06 = 220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.48x = 764.06 × 220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.48x = 168,612.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,612.76/509.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.95

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