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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.67, 757.91 and 213.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.67, 757.91 and 213.11 is: 319.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.67 : 757.91 = 213.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.67/757.91 = 213.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.67x = 757.91 × 213.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.67x = 161,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,514.46/505.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.41

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