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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.91, 752.69 and 213.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.91, 752.69 and 213.25 is: 319.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.91 : 752.69 = 213.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.91/752.69 = 213.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.91x = 752.69 × 213.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.91x = 160,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,510.08/501.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.80

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