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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.17, 760.38 and 198.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.17, 760.38 and 198.99 is: 298.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.17 : 760.38 = 198.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.17/760.38 = 198.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.17x = 760.38 × 198.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.17x = 151,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,308.02/507.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.34

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