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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 761.16 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 761.16 and 219 is: 328.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 761.16 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/761.16 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 761.16 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 166,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,694.04/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.16

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