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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 759 and 217.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 759 and 217.44 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 759 = 217.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/759 = 217.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 759 × 217.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 165,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,036.96/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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