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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.63, 748.93 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.63, 748.93 and 207.33 is: 310.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.63 : 748.93 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.63/748.93 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.63x = 748.93 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.63x = 155,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,274.62/499.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.78

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