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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.16, 754.12 and 213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.16, 754.12 and 213.99 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.16 : 754.12 = 213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.16/754.12 = 213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.16x = 754.12 × 213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.16x = 161,370.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,370.37/503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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