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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.27, 757.95 and 216.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.27, 757.95 and 216.64 is: 324.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.27 : 757.95 = 216.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.27/757.95 = 216.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.27x = 757.95 × 216.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.27x = 164,202.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,202.29/505.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.98

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