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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 755.73 and 215.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 755.73 and 215.46 is: 322.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 755.73 = 215.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/755.73 = 215.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 755.73 × 215.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 162,829.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,829.59/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.93

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