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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.87, 752.81 and 209.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.87, 752.81 and 209.39 is: 314.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.87 : 752.81 = 209.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.87/752.81 = 209.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.87x = 752.81 × 209.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.87x = 157,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,630.89/501.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.09

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