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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.83, 752.78 and 209.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.83, 752.78 and 209.22 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.83 : 752.78 = 209.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.83/752.78 = 209.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.83x = 752.78 × 209.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.83x = 157,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,496.63/501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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