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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.51, 755.19 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.51, 755.19 and 210.74 is: 316.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.51 : 755.19 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.51/755.19 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.51x = 755.19 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.51x = 159,144.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,144.96/503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.07

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