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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.42, 761.22 and 219.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.42, 761.22 and 219.06 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.42 : 761.22 = 219.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.42/761.22 = 219.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.42x = 761.22 × 219.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.42x = 166,752.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,752.85/507.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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