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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 751.04 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 751.04 and 208.24 is: 312.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 751.04 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/751.04 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 751.04 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 156,395.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,395.21/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.43

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