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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.41, 759.74 and 213.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.41, 759.74 and 213.94 is: 320.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.41 : 759.74 = 213.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.41/759.74 = 213.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.41x = 759.74 × 213.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.41x = 162,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,534.98/506.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.96

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