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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.37, 753.96 and 214.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.37, 753.96 and 214.01 is: 321.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.37 : 753.96 = 214.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.37/753.96 = 214.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.37x = 753.96 × 214.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.37x = 161,354.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,354.98/502.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.19

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