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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 751.80 and 212.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 751.80 and 212.46 is: 318.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 751.80 = 212.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/751.80 = 212.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 751.80 × 212.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 159,727.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,727.43/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.82

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