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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.04, 760.56 and 214.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.04, 760.56 and 214.46 is: 321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.04 : 760.56 = 214.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.04/760.56 = 214.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.04x = 760.56 × 214.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.04x = 163,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,109.70/507.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.69

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