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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.73, 749.82 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.73, 749.82 and 207.45 is: 311.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.73 : 749.82 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.73/749.82 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.73x = 749.82 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.73x = 155,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,550.16/499.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.27

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