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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.91, 749.97 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.91, 749.97 and 211.35 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.91 : 749.97 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.91/749.97 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.91x = 749.97 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.91x = 158,505.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,505.10/499.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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