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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.44, 759.70 and 214.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.44, 759.70 and 214.02 is: 321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.44 : 759.70 = 214.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.44/759.70 = 214.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.44x = 759.70 × 214.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.44x = 162,590.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,590.46/506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.05

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