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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.73, 764.73 and 217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.73, 764.73 and 217.24 is: 325.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.73 : 764.73 = 217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.73/764.73 = 217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.73x = 764.73 × 217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.73x = 166,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,129.95/509.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.92

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