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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 751.03 and 208.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 751.03 and 208.10 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 751.03 = 208.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/751.03 = 208.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 751.03 × 208.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 156,290.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,290.70/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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