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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.91, 751.38 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.91, 751.38 and 212.37 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.91 : 751.38 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.91/751.38 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.91x = 751.38 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.91x = 159,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,570.57/500.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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