Converts the specified string representation of a date to its Date equivalent using the specified format and culture-specific format information. The format of the string representation must match the specified format exactly.

Converts the specified string representation of a date to its Date equivalent using the specified format, culture-specific format information, and formatting style. The format of the string representation must match the specified format exactly.

Converts the specified string representation of a date to its Date equivalent using the specified array of formats, culture-specific format information, and formatting style. The format of the string representation must match at least one of the specified formats exactly.