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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.75, 761.63 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.75, 761.63 and 219.39 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.75 : 761.63 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.75/761.63 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.75x = 761.63 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.75x = 167,092.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,092.91/507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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