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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.81, 765.57 and 217.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.81, 765.57 and 217.97 is: 326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.81 : 765.57 = 217.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.81/765.57 = 217.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.81x = 765.57 × 217.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.81x = 166,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,867.77/510.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.67

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