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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.96, 754.19 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.96, 754.19 and 210.41 is: 315.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.96 : 754.19 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.96/754.19 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.96x = 754.19 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.96x = 158,689.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,689.12/502.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.51

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