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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.31, 749.91 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.31, 749.91 and 207.68 is: 311.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.31 : 749.91 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.31/749.91 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.31x = 749.91 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.31x = 155,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,737.56/500.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.28

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