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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.32, 750.28 and 207.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.32, 750.28 and 207.62 is: 311.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.32 : 750.28 = 207.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.32/750.28 = 207.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.32x = 750.28 × 207.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.32x = 155,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,771.29/500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.34

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