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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.89, 758.43 and 217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.89, 758.43 and 217.13 is: 325.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.89 : 758.43 = 217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.89/758.43 = 217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.89x = 758.43 × 217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.89x = 164,674.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,674.11/505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.51

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