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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 766.70 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 766.70 and 218.76 is: 328.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 766.70 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/766.70 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 766.70 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 167,721.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,721.61/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.05

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