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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.56, 757.16 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.56, 757.16 and 216 is: 324.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.56 : 757.16 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.56/757.16 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.56x = 757.16 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.56x = 163,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,547.51/504.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.14

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