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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.92, 762.90 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.92, 762.90 and 220.56 is: 330.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.92 : 762.90 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.92/762.90 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.92x = 762.90 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.92x = 168,265.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,265.22/508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.63

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