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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.58, 754.03 and 210.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.58, 754.03 and 210.10 is: 315.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.58 : 754.03 = 210.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.58/754.03 = 210.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.58x = 754.03 × 210.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.58x = 158,421.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,421.70/502.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.22

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