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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.54, 760.74 and 214.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.54, 760.74 and 214.95 is: 322.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.54 : 760.74 = 214.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.54/760.74 = 214.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.54x = 760.74 × 214.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.54x = 163,521.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,521.06/507.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.18

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