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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.93, 755.68 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.93, 755.68 and 211.24 is: 316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.93 : 755.68 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.93/755.68 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.93x = 755.68 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.93x = 159,629.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,629.84/503.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.77

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