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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.21, 753.74 and 213.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.21, 753.74 and 213.73 is: 320.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.21 : 753.74 = 213.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.21/753.74 = 213.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.21x = 753.74 × 213.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.21x = 161,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,096.85/502.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.78

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