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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.76, 762.94 and 220

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.76, 762.94 and 220 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.76 : 762.94 = 220 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.76/762.94 = 220/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.76x = 762.94 × 220
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.76x = 167,846.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,846.80/508.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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