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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.64, 743.28 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.64, 743.28 and 207 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.64 : 743.28 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.64/743.28 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.64x = 743.28 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.64x = 153,858.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,858.96/495.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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