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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.85 and 218.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.85 and 218.79 is: 328.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.85 = 218.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.85 = 218.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.85 × 218.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 167,778.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,778.02/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.28

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