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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.16, 755.68 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.16, 755.68 and 211.68 is: 317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.16 : 755.68 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.16/755.68 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.16x = 755.68 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.16x = 159,962.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,962.34/504.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.28

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