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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 761.61 and 219.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 761.61 and 219.26 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 761.61 = 219.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/761.61 = 219.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 761.61 × 219.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 166,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,990.61/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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