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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.18, 755.95 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.18, 755.95 and 211.87 is: 317.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.18 : 755.95 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.18/755.95 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.18x = 755.95 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.18x = 160,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,162.07/504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.67

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