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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.47, 765.80 and 217.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.47, 765.80 and 217.96 is: 326.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.47 : 765.80 = 217.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.47/765.80 = 217.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.47x = 765.80 × 217.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.47x = 166,913.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,913.77/510.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.98

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