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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.30, 760.92 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.30, 760.92 and 214.68 is: 322.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.30 : 760.92 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.30/760.92 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.30x = 760.92 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.30x = 163,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,354.31/507.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.01

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