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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.66, 761.01 and 214.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.66, 761.01 and 214.71 is: 321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.66 : 761.01 = 214.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.66/761.01 = 214.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.66x = 761.01 × 214.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.66x = 163,392.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,392.65/507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.86

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