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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 765.13 and 218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 765.13 and 218.08 is: 326.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 765.13 = 218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/765.13 = 218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 765.13 × 218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 166,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,859.55/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.89

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