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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.28, 751.50 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.28, 751.50 and 212.92 is: 319.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.28 : 751.50 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.28/751.50 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.28x = 751.50 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.28x = 160,009.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,009.38/501.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.20

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