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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.99, 757.77 and 197.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.99, 757.77 and 197.07 is: 295.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.99 : 757.77 = 197.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.99/757.77 = 197.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.99x = 757.77 × 197.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.99x = 149,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,333.73/504.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.72

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