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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.39, 761.23 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.39, 761.23 and 214.74 is: 322.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.39 : 761.23 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.39/761.23 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.39x = 761.23 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.39x = 163,462.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,462.72/507.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.17

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