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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.63, 761.43 and 219.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.63, 761.43 and 219.09 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.63 : 761.43 = 219.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.63/761.43 = 219.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.63x = 761.43 × 219.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.63x = 166,821.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,821.70/507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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