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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.72, 752.34 and 213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.72, 752.34 and 213 is: 319.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.72 : 752.34 = 213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.72/752.34 = 213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.72x = 752.34 × 213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.72x = 160,248.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,248.42/501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.40

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