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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 762.08 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 762.08 and 219.42 is: 329.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 762.08 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/762.08 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 762.08 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 167,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,214.50/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.13

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