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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 768.50 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 768.50 and 219.98 is: 329.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 768.50 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/768.50 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 768.50 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 169,054.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,054.63/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.76

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