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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.84, 760.19 and 214.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.84, 760.19 and 214.25 is: 321.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.84 : 760.19 = 214.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.84/760.19 = 214.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.84x = 760.19 × 214.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.84x = 162,865.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,865.84/506.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.34

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