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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.75, 754.13 and 214.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.75, 754.13 and 214.19 is: 321.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.75 : 754.13 = 214.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.75/754.13 = 214.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.75x = 754.13 × 214.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.75x = 161,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,527.10/502.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.29

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