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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.86, 766.38 and 218.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.86, 766.38 and 218.35 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.86 : 766.38 = 218.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.86/766.38 = 218.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.86x = 766.38 × 218.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.86x = 167,339.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,339.07/510.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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