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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.71, 766.21 and 218.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.71, 766.21 and 218.07 is: 327.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.71 : 766.21 = 218.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.71/766.21 = 218.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.71x = 766.21 × 218.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.71x = 167,086.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,086.87/510.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.16

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