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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 751.48 and 212.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 751.48 and 212.32 is: 318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 751.48 = 212.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/751.48 = 212.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 751.48 × 212.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 159,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,554.23/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.55

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