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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.34, 762.32 and 219.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.34, 762.32 and 219.62 is: 329.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.34 : 762.32 = 219.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.34/762.32 = 219.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.34x = 762.32 × 219.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.34x = 167,417.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,417.46/508.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.34

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