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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.45, 750.51 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.45, 750.51 and 207.86 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.45 : 750.51 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.45/750.51 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.45x = 750.51 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.45x = 155,997.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,997.26/500.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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