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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.15, 760.57 and 199.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.15, 760.57 and 199.05 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.15 : 760.57 = 199.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.15/760.57 = 199.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.15x = 760.57 × 199.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.15x = 151,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,391.46/507.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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