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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.61, 753.91 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.61, 753.91 and 214.25 is: 321.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.61 : 753.91 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.61/753.91 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.61x = 753.91 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.61x = 161,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,520.91/502.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.37

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