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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.64, 763.23 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.64, 763.23 and 219.74 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.64 : 763.23 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.64/763.23 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.64x = 763.23 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.64x = 167,712.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,712.16/508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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