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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.96, 759.03 and 217.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.96, 759.03 and 217.60 is: 326.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.96 : 759.03 = 217.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.96/759.03 = 217.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.96x = 759.03 × 217.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.96x = 165,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,164.93/505.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.44

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