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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.80, 750.91 and 208.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.80, 750.91 and 208.05 is: 311.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.80 : 750.91 = 208.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.80/750.91 = 208.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.80x = 750.91 × 208.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.80x = 156,225.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,225.79/500.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.96

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