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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 753.24 and 209.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 753.24 and 209.53 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 753.24 = 209.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/753.24 = 209.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 753.24 × 209.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 157,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,826.38/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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