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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.79, 751.50 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.79, 751.50 and 212.23 is: 318.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.79 : 751.50 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.79/751.50 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.79x = 751.50 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.79x = 159,486.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,486.03/500.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.47

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