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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 761.56 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 761.56 and 219.20 is: 328.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 761.56 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/761.56 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 761.56 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 166,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,933.95/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.92

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