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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 749.52 and 211.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 749.52 and 211.20 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 749.52 = 211.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/749.52 = 211.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 749.52 × 211.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 158,298.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,298.62/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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