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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.76, 754.08 and 213.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.76, 754.08 and 213.98 is: 320.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.76 : 754.08 = 213.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.76/754.08 = 213.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.76x = 754.08 × 213.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.76x = 161,358.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,358.04/502.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.94

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