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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.37, 767.91 and 219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.37, 767.91 and 219.52 is: 329.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.37 : 767.91 = 219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.37/767.91 = 219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.37x = 767.91 × 219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.37x = 168,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,570.51/512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.00

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