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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.58, 751.14 and 208.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.58, 751.14 and 208.14 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.58 : 751.14 = 208.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.58/751.14 = 208.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.58x = 751.14 × 208.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.58x = 156,342.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,342.28/500.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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