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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.08, 767.81 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.08, 767.81 and 219.78 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.08 : 767.81 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.08/767.81 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.08x = 767.81 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.08x = 168,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,749.28/512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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