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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 751.68 and 212.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 751.68 and 212.56 is: 318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 751.68 = 212.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/751.68 = 212.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 751.68 × 212.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 159,777.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,777.10/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.79

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