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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 752.49 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 752.49 and 209.10 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 752.49 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/752.49 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 752.49 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 157,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,345.66/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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