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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 497.89, 746.43 and 209.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 497.89, 746.43 and 209.26 is: 313.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    497.89 : 746.43 = 209.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    497.89/746.43 = 209.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    497.89x = 746.43 × 209.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    497.89x = 156,197.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,197.94/497.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.72

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