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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.13, 762.19 and 219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.13, 762.19 and 219.77 is: 329.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.13 : 762.19 = 219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.13/762.19 = 219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.13x = 762.19 × 219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.13x = 167,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,502.14/508.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.65

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