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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.98, 755.15 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.98, 755.15 and 211.23 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.98 : 755.15 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.98/755.15 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.98x = 755.15 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.98x = 159,510.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,510.33/503.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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