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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 762.12 and 219.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 762.12 and 219.24 is: 328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 762.12 = 219.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/762.12 = 219.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 762.12 × 219.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 167,087.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,087.19/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.94

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