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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.67, 748.97 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.67, 748.97 and 207.36 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.67 : 748.97 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.67/748.97 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.67x = 748.97 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.67x = 155,306.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,306.42/499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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