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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 753.39 and 209.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 753.39 and 209.78 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 753.39 = 209.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/753.39 = 209.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 753.39 × 209.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 158,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,046.15/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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