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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.73, 759.82 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.73, 759.82 and 198.37 is: 297.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.73 : 759.82 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.73/759.82 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.73x = 759.82 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.73x = 150,725.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,725.49/506.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.45

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