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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.69, 763.07 and 220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.69, 763.07 and 220.13 is: 330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.69 : 763.07 = 220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.69/763.07 = 220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.69x = 763.07 × 220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.69x = 167,970.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,970.51/508.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.20

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