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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.21, 756.12 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.21, 756.12 and 211.59 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.21 : 756.12 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.21/756.12 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.21x = 756.12 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.21x = 159,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,987.43/504.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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