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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.40, 762.96 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.40, 762.96 and 220.04 is: 330.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.40 : 762.96 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.40/762.96 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.40x = 762.96 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.40x = 167,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,881.72/508.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.22

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