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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.87, 750.21 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.87, 750.21 and 211.51 is: 317.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.87 : 750.21 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.87/750.21 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.87x = 750.21 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.87x = 158,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,676.92/499.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.44

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