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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.41, 768.78 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.41, 768.78 and 219.76 is: 329.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.41 : 768.78 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.41/768.78 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.41x = 768.78 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.41x = 168,947.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,947.09/512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.71

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