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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 759.11 and 213.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 759.11 and 213.33 is: 320.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 759.11 = 213.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/759.11 = 213.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 759.11 × 213.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 161,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,939.87/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.12

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