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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 758.46 and 217.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 758.46 and 217.02 is: 325.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 758.46 = 217.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/758.46 = 217.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 758.46 × 217.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 164,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,600.99/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.70

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