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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 751.26 and 212.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 751.26 and 212.28 is: 318.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 751.26 = 212.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/751.26 = 212.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 751.26 × 212.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 159,477.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,477.47/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.43

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