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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504, 756 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504, 756 and 211.54 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504 : 756 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504/756 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504x = 756 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504x = 159,924.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,924.24/504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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