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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.48, 757.39 and 212.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.48, 757.39 and 212.74 is: 318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.48 : 757.39 = 212.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.48/757.39 = 212.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.48x = 757.39 × 212.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.48x = 161,127.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,127.15/505.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.76

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