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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.55, 745.97 and 209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.55, 745.97 and 209.19 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.55 : 745.97 = 209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.55/745.97 = 209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.55x = 745.97 × 209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.55x = 156,048.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,048.42/497.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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