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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.76, 762.04 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.76, 762.04 and 219.24 is: 329.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.76 : 762.04 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.76/762.04 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.76x = 762.04 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.76x = 167,069.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,069.65/507.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.03

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