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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.03, 757.61 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.03, 757.61 and 212.67 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.03 : 757.61 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.03/757.61 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.03x = 757.61 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.03x = 161,121.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,121.45/505.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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