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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 766.79 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 766.79 and 218.94 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 766.79 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/766.79 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 766.79 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 167,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,877.85/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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