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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501, 751.81 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501, 751.81 and 212.44 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501 : 751.81 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501/751.81 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501x = 751.81 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501x = 159,712.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,712.11/501
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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