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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.05, 760.34 and 198.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.05, 760.34 and 198.67 is: 297.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.05 : 760.34 = 198.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.05/760.34 = 198.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.05x = 760.34 × 198.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.05x = 151,056.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,056.75/507.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.91

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