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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.89, 759.15 and 217.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.89, 759.15 and 217.35 is: 326.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.89 : 759.15 = 217.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.89/759.15 = 217.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.89x = 759.15 × 217.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.89x = 165,001.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,001.25/505.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.16

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