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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.91, 758.66 and 213.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.91, 758.66 and 213.54 is: 320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.91 : 758.66 = 213.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.91/758.66 = 213.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.91x = 758.66 × 213.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.91x = 162,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,003.19/505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.22

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