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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.72, 753.84 and 214

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.72, 753.84 and 214 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.72 : 753.84 = 214 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.72/753.84 = 214/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.72x = 753.84 × 214
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.72x = 161,321.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,321.76/502.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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