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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.41, 753.62 and 213.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.41, 753.62 and 213.65 is: 320.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.41 : 753.62 = 213.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.41/753.62 = 213.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.41x = 753.62 × 213.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.41x = 161,006.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,006.08/502.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.47

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