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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 751.56 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 751.56 and 212.50 is: 318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 751.56 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/751.56 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 751.56 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 159,706.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,706.50/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.67

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