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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.61, 763.10 and 216.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.61, 763.10 and 216.19 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.61 : 763.10 = 216.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.61/763.10 = 216.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.61x = 763.10 × 216.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.61x = 164,974.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,974.59/508.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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