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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.96, 750.03 and 211.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.96, 750.03 and 211.42 is: 317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.96 : 750.03 = 211.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.96/750.03 = 211.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.96x = 750.03 × 211.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.96x = 158,571.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,571.34/499.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.17

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