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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.42, 752.12 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.42, 752.12 and 212.66 is: 318.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.42 : 752.12 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.42/752.12 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.42x = 752.12 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.42x = 159,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,945.84/501.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.99

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