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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 749.93 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 749.93 and 211.50 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 749.93 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/749.93 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 749.93 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 158,609.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,609.14/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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