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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.97, 754.78 and 214.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.97, 754.78 and 214.41 is: 321.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.97 : 754.78 = 214.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.97/754.78 = 214.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.97x = 754.78 × 214.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.97x = 161,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,832.38/502.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.75

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