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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.91, 755.88 and 215.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.91, 755.88 and 215.16 is: 322.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.91 : 755.88 = 215.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.91/755.88 = 215.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.91x = 755.88 × 215.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.91x = 162,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,635.14/503.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.75

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