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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.71, 765.32 and 217.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.71, 765.32 and 217.81 is: 326.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.71 : 765.32 = 217.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.71/765.32 = 217.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.71x = 765.32 × 217.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.71x = 166,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,689.91/510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.39

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