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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 751.78 and 208.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 751.78 and 208.73 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 751.78 = 208.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/751.78 = 208.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 751.78 × 208.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 156,916.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,916.95/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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