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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 750.74 and 211.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 750.74 and 211.72 is: 317.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 750.74 = 211.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/750.74 = 211.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 750.74 × 211.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 158,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,946.67/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.59

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