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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.54, 765.62 and 217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.54, 765.62 and 217.86 is: 326.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.54 : 765.62 = 217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.54/765.62 = 217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.54x = 765.62 × 217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.54x = 166,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,797.97/510.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.71

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