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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.40, 757 and 216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.40, 757 and 216.08 is: 324.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.40 : 757 = 216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.40/757 = 216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.40x = 757 × 216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.40x = 163,572.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,572.56/504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.29

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