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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.91, 755.60 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.91, 755.60 and 215.19 is: 322.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.91 : 755.60 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.91/755.60 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.91x = 755.60 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.91x = 162,596.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,596.49/503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.67

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