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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 753 and 213.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 753 and 213.48 is: 320.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 753 = 213.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/753 = 213.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 753 × 213.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 160,750.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,750.44/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.25

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