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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.63, 758.78 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.63, 758.78 and 217.13 is: 325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.63 : 758.78 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.63/758.78 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.63x = 758.78 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.63x = 164,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,753.90/505.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.84

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