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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.81, 756.90 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.81, 756.90 and 216 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.81 : 756.90 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.81/756.90 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.81x = 756.90 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.81x = 163,490.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,490.40/504.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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