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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.86, 752.50 and 209.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.86, 752.50 and 209.14 is: 313.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.86 : 752.50 = 209.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.86/752.50 = 209.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.86x = 752.50 × 209.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.86x = 157,377.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,377.85/501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.59

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