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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.77, 765.69 and 222.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.77, 765.69 and 222.05 is: 332.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.77 : 765.69 = 222.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.77/765.69 = 222.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.77x = 765.69 × 222.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.77x = 170,017.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,017.64/510.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.87

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