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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 753.09 and 213.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 753.09 and 213.28 is: 320.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 753.09 = 213.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/753.09 = 213.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 753.09 × 213.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 160,619.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,619.18/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.06

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