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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.41, 760.90 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.41, 760.90 and 215.04 is: 322.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.41 : 760.90 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.41/760.90 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.41x = 760.90 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.41x = 163,623.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,623.94/507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.47

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