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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.80, 763.38 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.80, 763.38 and 220.44 is: 330.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.80 : 763.38 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.80/763.38 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.80x = 763.38 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.80x = 168,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,279.49/508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.74

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