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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 755.46 and 215.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 755.46 and 215.02 is: 322.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 755.46 = 215.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/755.46 = 215.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 755.46 × 215.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 162,439.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,439.01/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.70

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