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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.69, 758.57 and 213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.69, 758.57 and 213.27 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.69 : 758.57 = 213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.69/758.57 = 213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.69x = 758.57 × 213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.69x = 161,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,780.76/505.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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