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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.58, 752.49 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.58, 752.49 and 208.98 is: 313.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.58 : 752.49 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.58/752.49 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.58x = 752.49 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.58x = 157,257.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,257.05/501.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.52

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