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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.61, 760.02 and 214.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.61, 760.02 and 214.11 is: 321.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.61 : 760.02 = 214.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.61/760.02 = 214.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.61x = 760.02 × 214.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.61x = 162,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,731.19/506.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.21

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