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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.71, 752.61 and 213.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.71, 752.61 and 213.17 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.71 : 752.61 = 213.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.71/752.61 = 213.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.71x = 752.61 × 213.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.71x = 160,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,433.87/501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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