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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.80, 761.88 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.80, 761.88 and 219.44 is: 329.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.80 : 761.88 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.80/761.88 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.80x = 761.88 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.80x = 167,186.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,186.95/507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.24

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