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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 760.73 and 199.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 760.73 and 199.10 is: 298.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 760.73 = 199.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/760.73 = 199.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 760.73 × 199.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 151,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,461.34/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.72

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