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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.19, 751.78 and 212.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.19, 751.78 and 212.63 is: 318.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.19 : 751.78 = 212.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.19/751.78 = 212.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.19x = 751.78 × 212.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.19x = 159,847.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,847.49/501.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.94

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