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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.81, 755.70 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.81, 755.70 and 211.35 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.81 : 755.70 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.81/755.70 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.81x = 755.70 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.81x = 159,717.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,717.20/503.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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