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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497, 745.51 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497, 745.51 and 208.44 is: 312.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497 : 745.51 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497/745.51 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497x = 745.51 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497x = 155,394.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,394.10/497
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.66

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