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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.90, 752.98 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.90, 752.98 and 213.26 is: 319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.90 : 752.98 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.90/752.98 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.90x = 752.98 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.90x = 160,580.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,580.51/501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.95

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