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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.93, 761.68 and 215.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.93, 761.68 and 215.24 is: 322.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.93 : 761.68 = 215.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.93/761.68 = 215.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.93x = 761.68 × 215.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.93x = 163,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,944.00/507.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.77

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