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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.14, 755.98 and 211.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.14, 755.98 and 211.60 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.14 : 755.98 = 211.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.14/755.98 = 211.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.14x = 755.98 × 211.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.14x = 159,965.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,965.37/504.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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