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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 760.52 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 760.52 and 214.48 is: 321.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 760.52 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/760.52 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 760.52 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 163,113.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,113.36/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.68

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