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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.30, 759.67 and 213.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.30, 759.67 and 213.87 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.30 : 759.67 = 213.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.30/759.67 = 213.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.30x = 759.67 × 213.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.30x = 162,469.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,469.55/506.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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