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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.80, 766.48 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.80, 766.48 and 218.52 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.80 : 766.48 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.80/766.48 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.80x = 766.48 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.80x = 167,491.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,491.21/510.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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