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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.49, 755.44 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.49, 755.44 and 211.05 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.49 : 755.44 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.49/755.44 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.49x = 755.44 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.49x = 159,438.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,438.03/503.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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