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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.38, 750.77 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.38, 750.77 and 211.86 is: 317.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.38 : 750.77 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.38/750.77 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.38x = 750.77 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.38x = 159,058.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,058.13/500.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.87

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