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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.57, 762.93 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.57, 762.93 and 219.94 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.57 : 762.93 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.57/762.93 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.57x = 762.93 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.57x = 167,796.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,796.92/508.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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