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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.29, 765.42 and 221.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.29, 765.42 and 221.72 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.29 : 765.42 = 221.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.29/765.42 = 221.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.29x = 765.42 × 221.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.29x = 169,705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,705.10/510.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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