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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.73, 755.15 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.73, 755.15 and 215.19 is: 322.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.73 : 755.15 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.73/755.15 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.73x = 755.15 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.73x = 162,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,499.65/503.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.59

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