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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.06, 768.40 and 219.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.06, 768.40 and 219.56 is: 329.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.06 : 768.40 = 219.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.06/768.40 = 219.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.06x = 768.40 × 219.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.06x = 168,705.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,705.51/512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.46

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