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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 750.46 and 211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 750.46 and 211.76 is: 317.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 750.46 = 211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/750.46 = 211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 750.46 × 211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 158,917.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,917.41/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.76

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