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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.50, 768.15 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.50, 768.15 and 219.92 is: 329.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 768.15 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/768.15 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 768.15 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 168,931.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,931.55/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.62

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