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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.77, 749.49 and 211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.77, 749.49 and 211.14 is: 316.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.77 : 749.49 = 211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.77/749.49 = 211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.77x = 749.49 × 211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.77x = 158,247.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,247.32/499.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.64

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