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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.92, 755.32 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.92, 755.32 and 215.04 is: 322.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.92 : 755.32 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.92/755.32 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.92x = 755.32 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.92x = 162,424.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,424.01/503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.32

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