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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 753.74 and 209.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 753.74 and 209.75 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 753.74 = 209.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/753.74 = 209.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 753.74 × 209.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 158,093.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,093.72/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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