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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 760.32 and 198.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 760.32 and 198.66 is: 297.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 760.32 = 198.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/760.32 = 198.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 760.32 × 198.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 151,045.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,045.17/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.92

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