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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.40, 754 and 214.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.40, 754 and 214.08 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.40 : 754 = 214.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.40/754 = 214.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.40x = 754 × 214.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.40x = 161,416.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,416.32/502.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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