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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.55, 759.51 and 213.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.55, 759.51 and 213.90 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.55 : 759.51 = 213.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.55/759.51 = 213.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.55x = 759.51 × 213.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.55x = 162,461.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,461.89/506.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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