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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.21, 755.36 and 210.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.21, 755.36 and 210.91 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.21 : 755.36 = 210.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.21/755.36 = 210.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.21x = 755.36 × 210.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.21x = 159,312.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,312.98/503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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