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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.32, 747.51 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.32, 747.51 and 209.78 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.32 : 747.51 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.32/747.51 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.32x = 747.51 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.32x = 156,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,812.65/498.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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