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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.66, 749.59 and 211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.66, 749.59 and 211.09 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.66 : 749.59 = 211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.66/749.59 = 211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.66x = 749.59 × 211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.66x = 158,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,230.95/499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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