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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.68, 761.53 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.68, 761.53 and 215.22 is: 322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.68 : 761.53 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.68/761.53 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.68x = 761.53 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.68x = 163,896.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,896.49/507.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.83

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