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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 753.99 and 214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 753.99 and 214.13 is: 321.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 753.99 = 214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/753.99 = 214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 753.99 × 214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 161,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,448.11/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.13

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