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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500, 750.14 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500, 750.14 and 211.46 is: 317.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 750.14 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/750.14 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 750.14 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 158,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,624.60/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.25

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