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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.87, 758.85 and 213.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.87, 758.85 and 213.46 is: 320.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.87 : 758.85 = 213.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.87/758.85 = 213.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.87x = 758.85 × 213.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.87x = 161,984.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,984.12/505.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.21

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