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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.07, 754.74 and 214.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.07, 754.74 and 214.53 is: 321.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.07 : 754.74 = 214.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.07/754.74 = 214.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.07x = 754.74 × 214.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.07x = 161,914.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,914.37/503.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.85

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