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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.17, 757.89 and 216.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.17, 757.89 and 216.54 is: 324.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.17 : 757.89 = 216.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.17/757.89 = 216.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.17x = 757.89 × 216.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.17x = 164,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,113.50/505.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.87

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