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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.47, 762.79 and 215.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.47, 762.79 and 215.97 is: 323.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.47 : 762.79 = 215.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.47/762.79 = 215.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.47x = 762.79 × 215.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.47x = 164,738.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,738.68/508.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.99

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