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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 765.50 and 221.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 765.50 and 221.57 is: 332.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 765.50 = 221.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/765.50 = 221.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 765.50 × 221.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 169,611.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,611.84/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.49

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