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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.05, 750.08 and 207.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.05, 750.08 and 207.34 is: 311.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.05 : 750.08 = 207.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.05/750.08 = 207.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.05x = 750.08 × 207.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.05x = 155,521.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,521.59/500.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.01

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