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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.37, 768.68 and 219.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.37, 768.68 and 219.73 is: 329.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.37 : 768.68 = 219.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.37/768.68 = 219.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.37x = 768.68 × 219.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.37x = 168,898.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,898.21/512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.64

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