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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.92, 761.45 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.92, 761.45 and 219.56 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.92 : 761.45 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.92/761.45 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.92x = 761.45 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.92x = 167,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,184.77/507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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