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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.56, 755.35 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.56, 755.35 and 211.11 is: 316.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.56 : 755.35 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.56/755.35 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.56x = 755.35 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.56x = 159,461.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,461.41/503.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.67

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