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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 498.64, 747.50 and 209.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 498.64, 747.50 and 209.92 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    498.64 : 747.50 = 209.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    498.64/747.50 = 209.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    498.64x = 747.50 × 209.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    498.64x = 156,915.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,915.20/498.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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