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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.69, 764.78 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.69, 764.78 and 217.28 is: 326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.69 : 764.78 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.69/764.78 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.69x = 764.78 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.69x = 166,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,172.22/509.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.02

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