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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.25, 765.05 and 217.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.25, 765.05 and 217.94 is: 326.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.25 : 765.05 = 217.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.25/765.05 = 217.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.25x = 765.05 × 217.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.25x = 166,734.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,734.39/510.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.77

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