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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.54, 751.59 and 212.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.54, 751.59 and 212.58 is: 318.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.54 : 751.59 = 212.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.54/751.59 = 212.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.54x = 751.59 × 212.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.54x = 159,773.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,773.00/501.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.56

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