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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 751.04 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 751.04 and 212.08 is: 318.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 751.04 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/751.04 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 751.04 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 159,280.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,280.56/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.15

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