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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.07, 753.25 and 213.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.07, 753.25 and 213.53 is: 320.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.07 : 753.25 = 213.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.07/753.25 = 213.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.07x = 753.25 × 213.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.07x = 160,836.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,836.64/502.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.35

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