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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.04, 762.06 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.04, 762.06 and 215.46 is: 323.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.04 : 762.06 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.04/762.06 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.04x = 762.06 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.04x = 164,193.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,193.45/508.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.19

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