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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.03, 750.06 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.03, 750.06 and 211.47 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.03 : 750.06 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.03/750.06 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.03x = 750.06 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.03x = 158,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,615.19/500.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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