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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.09, 750.09 and 207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.09, 750.09 and 207.46 is: 311.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.09 : 750.09 = 207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.09/750.09 = 207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.09x = 750.09 × 207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.09x = 155,615.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,615.39/500.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.17

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