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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.39, 750.59 and 212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.39, 750.59 and 212.03 is: 318.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.39 : 750.59 = 212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.39/750.59 = 212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.39x = 750.59 × 212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.39x = 159,147.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,147.60/500.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.05

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