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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.29, 749.93 and 208.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.29, 749.93 and 208.01 is: 311.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.29 : 749.93 = 208.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.29/749.93 = 208.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.29x = 749.93 × 208.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.29x = 155,989.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,989.19/500.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.80

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