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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.86, 765.76 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.86, 765.76 and 214.54 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.86 : 765.76 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.86/765.76 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.86x = 765.76 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.86x = 164,283.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,283.70/510.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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