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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 766.86 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 766.86 and 219.04 is: 328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 766.86 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/766.86 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 766.86 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 167,973.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,973.01/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.32

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