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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.72, 749.68 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.72, 749.68 and 207.38 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.72 : 749.68 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.72/749.68 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.72x = 749.68 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.72x = 155,468.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,468.64/499.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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