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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.08, 745.98 and 208.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.08, 745.98 and 208.72 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.08 : 745.98 = 208.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.08/745.98 = 208.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.08x = 745.98 × 208.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.08x = 155,700.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,700.95/497.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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