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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.66, 750.68 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.66, 750.68 and 208.07 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.66 : 750.68 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.66/750.68 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.66x = 750.68 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.66x = 156,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,193.99/500.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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