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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 766.81 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 766.81 and 218.45 is: 327.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 766.81 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/766.81 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 766.81 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 167,509.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,509.64/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.74

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