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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 757.32 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 757.32 and 216.54 is: 324.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 757.32 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/757.32 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 757.32 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 163,990.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,990.07/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.64

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