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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.45, 761.33 and 215.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.45, 761.33 and 215.08 is: 322.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.45 : 761.33 = 215.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.45/761.33 = 215.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.45x = 761.33 × 215.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.45x = 163,741.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,741.97/507.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.68

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