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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.06, 764.77 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.06, 764.77 and 221.25 is: 331.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.06 : 764.77 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.06/764.77 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.06x = 764.77 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.06x = 169,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,205.36/510.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.74

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