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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.42, 762.77 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.42, 762.77 and 215.76 is: 323.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.42 : 762.77 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.42/762.77 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.42x = 762.77 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.42x = 164,578.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,578.65/508.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.71

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