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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 757.52 and 212.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 757.52 and 212.80 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 757.52 = 212.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/757.52 = 212.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 757.52 × 212.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 161,200.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,200.94/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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