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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 749.66 and 207.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 749.66 and 207.78 is: 311.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 749.66 = 207.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/749.66 = 207.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 749.66 × 207.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 155,765.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,765.46/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.46

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