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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 751.74 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 751.74 and 212.50 is: 318.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 751.74 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/751.74 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 751.74 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 159,744.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,744.75/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.83

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