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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.72, 752.88 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.72, 752.88 and 209.44 is: 314.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.72 : 752.88 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.72/752.88 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.72x = 752.88 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.72x = 157,683.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,683.19/501.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.29

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