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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.44, 763.44 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.44, 763.44 and 220.44 is: 331.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.44 : 763.44 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.44/763.44 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.44x = 763.44 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.44x = 168,292.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,292.71/508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.00

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