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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.78, 763.95 and 216.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.78, 763.95 and 216.88 is: 325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.78 : 763.95 = 216.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.78/763.95 = 216.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.78x = 763.95 × 216.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.78x = 165,690.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,690.08/509.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.02

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