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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 767.03 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 767.03 and 218.77 is: 328.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 767.03 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/767.03 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 767.03 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 167,803.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,803.15/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.21

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