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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 762.96 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 762.96 and 219.92 is: 329.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 762.96 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/762.96 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 762.96 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 167,790.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,790.16/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.88

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