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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.13, 748.63 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.13, 748.63 and 210.50 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.13 : 748.63 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.13/748.63 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.13x = 748.63 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.13x = 157,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,585.56/499.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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