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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.79, 760.49 and 214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.79, 760.49 and 214.28 is: 321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.79 : 760.49 = 214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.79/760.49 = 214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.79x = 760.49 × 214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.79x = 162,952.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,952.92/506.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.54

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