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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 509.96, 764.82 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 509.96, 764.82 and 217.45 is: 326.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    509.96 : 764.82 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    509.96/764.82 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    509.96x = 764.82 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    509.96x = 166,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,308.60/509.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.12

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