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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 762.03 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 762.03 and 219.60 is: 329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 762.03 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/762.03 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 762.03 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 167,341.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,341.79/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.44

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