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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 767.60 and 219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 767.60 and 219.20 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 767.60 = 219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/767.60 = 219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 767.60 × 219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 168,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,257.92/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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