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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 760.55 and 214.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 760.55 and 214.54 is: 321.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 760.55 = 214.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/760.55 = 214.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 760.55 × 214.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 163,163.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,163.52/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.80

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