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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.96, 749.96 and 211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.96, 749.96 and 211.36 is: 317.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.96 : 749.96 = 211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.96/749.96 = 211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.96x = 749.96 × 211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.96x = 158,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,511.55/499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.05

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