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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 760.68 and 214.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 760.68 and 214.92 is: 322.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 760.68 = 214.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/760.68 = 214.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 760.68 × 214.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 163,485.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,485.35/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.15

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