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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.00, 750.53 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.00, 750.53 and 211.64 is: 317.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.00 : 750.53 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.00/750.53 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.00x = 750.53 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.00x = 158,838.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,838.95/500.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.68

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