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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.52, 750.32 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.52, 750.32 and 211.80 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.52 : 750.32 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.52/750.32 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.52x = 750.32 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.52x = 158,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,917.78/500.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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