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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 756.96 and 212.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 756.96 and 212.43 is: 318.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 756.96 = 212.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/756.96 = 212.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 756.96 × 212.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 160,797.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,797.23/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.41

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