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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.72, 755.90 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.72, 755.90 and 215.16 is: 322.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.72 : 755.90 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.72/755.90 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.72x = 755.90 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.72x = 162,639.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,639.44/503.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.88

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