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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.32, 762.78 and 215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.32, 762.78 and 215.81 is: 323.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.32 : 762.78 = 215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.32/762.78 = 215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.32x = 762.78 × 215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.32x = 164,610.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,610.66/508.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.83

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