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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 755.60 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 755.60 and 211.41 is: 316.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 755.60 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/755.60 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 755.60 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 159,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,740.34/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.83

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