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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.44, 749.52 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.44, 749.52 and 211.04 is: 316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.44 : 749.52 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.44/749.52 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.44x = 749.52 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.44x = 158,178.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,178.70/499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.71

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