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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.38, 762.71 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.38, 762.71 and 215.90 is: 323.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.38 : 762.71 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.38/762.71 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.38x = 762.71 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.38x = 164,665.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,665.01/508.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.90

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