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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 767.07 and 218.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 767.07 and 218.64 is: 328.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 767.07 = 218.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/767.07 = 218.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 767.07 × 218.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 167,712.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,712.18/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.02

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