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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.23, 756.66 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.23, 756.66 and 215.65 is: 323.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.23 : 756.66 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.23/756.66 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.23x = 756.66 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.23x = 163,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,173.73/504.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.61

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