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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.27, 753.40 and 213.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.27, 753.40 and 213.52 is: 320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.27 : 753.40 = 213.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.27/753.40 = 213.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.27x = 753.40 × 213.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.27x = 160,862.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,862.20/502.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.27

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