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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.86, 753.08 and 209.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.86, 753.08 and 209.59 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.86 : 753.08 = 209.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.86/753.08 = 209.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.86x = 753.08 × 209.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.86x = 157,838.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,838.04/501.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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