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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.90, 753.21 and 213.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.90, 753.21 and 213.42 is: 320.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.90 : 753.21 = 213.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.90/753.21 = 213.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.90x = 753.21 × 213.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.90x = 160,750.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,750.08/501.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.28

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