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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 760.46 and 214.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 760.46 and 214.75 is: 321.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 760.46 = 214.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/760.46 = 214.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 760.46 × 214.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 163,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,308.79/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.94

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