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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.68, 752.93 and 213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.68, 752.93 and 213.32 is: 320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.68 : 752.93 = 213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.68/752.93 = 213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.68x = 752.93 × 213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.68x = 160,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,616.64/501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.16

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