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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.76, 757.16 and 216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.76, 757.16 and 216.20 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.76 : 757.16 = 216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.76/757.16 = 216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.76x = 757.16 × 216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.76x = 163,697.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,697.99/504.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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