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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.39, 766.38 and 218.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.39, 766.38 and 218.54 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.39 : 766.38 = 218.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.39/766.38 = 218.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.39x = 766.38 × 218.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.39x = 167,484.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,484.69/511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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