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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.88, 752.91 and 213.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.88, 752.91 and 213.34 is: 320.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.88 : 752.91 = 213.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.88/752.91 = 213.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.88x = 752.91 × 213.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.88x = 160,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,625.82/501.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.05

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