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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.60, 754.02 and 214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.60, 754.02 and 214.36 is: 321.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.60 : 754.02 = 214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.60/754.02 = 214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.60x = 754.02 × 214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.60x = 161,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,631.73/502.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.59

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