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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.97, 750.06 and 207.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.97, 750.06 and 207.63 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.97 : 750.06 = 207.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.97/750.06 = 207.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.97x = 750.06 × 207.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.97x = 155,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,734.96/499.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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