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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 750.84 and 212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 750.84 and 212.08 is: 317.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 750.84 = 212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/750.84 = 212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 750.84 × 212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 159,238.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,238.15/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.84

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