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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.18, 759.48 and 213.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.18, 759.48 and 213.75 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.18 : 759.48 = 213.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.18/759.48 = 213.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.18x = 759.48 × 213.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.18x = 162,338.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,338.85/506.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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