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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.05, 752.66 and 213.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.05, 752.66 and 213.30 is: 319.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.05 : 752.66 = 213.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.05/752.66 = 213.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.05x = 752.66 × 213.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.05x = 160,541.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,541.31/502.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.77

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