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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.54, 759.77 and 198.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.54, 759.77 and 198.33 is: 297.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.54 : 759.77 = 198.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.54/759.77 = 198.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.54x = 759.77 × 198.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.54x = 150,685.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,685.18/506.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.48

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