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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.88, 761.86 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.88, 761.86 and 219.32 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.88 : 761.86 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.88/761.86 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.88x = 761.86 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.88x = 167,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,091.14/507.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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