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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 496.53, 744.78 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 496.53, 744.78 and 208.17 is: 312.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    496.53 : 744.78 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    496.53/744.78 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    496.53x = 744.78 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    496.53x = 155,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,040.85/496.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.25

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