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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.29, 750.75 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.29, 750.75 and 211.73 is: 317.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.29 : 750.75 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.29/750.75 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.29x = 750.75 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.29x = 158,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,951.49/500.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.72

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