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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.98, 753.87 and 214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.98, 753.87 and 214.14 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.98 : 753.87 = 214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.98/753.87 = 214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.98x = 753.87 × 214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.98x = 161,433.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,433.72/502.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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