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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.43, 760.93 and 214.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.43, 760.93 and 214.74 is: 322.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.43 : 760.93 = 214.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.43/760.93 = 214.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.43x = 760.93 × 214.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.43x = 163,402.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,402.11/507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.02

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