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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.21, 751.91 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.21, 751.91 and 212.67 is: 319.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.21 : 751.91 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.21/751.91 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.21x = 751.91 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.21x = 159,907.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,907.64/501.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.04

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