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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.34, 761.03 and 199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.34, 761.03 and 199.27 is: 298.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.34 : 761.03 = 199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.34/761.03 = 199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.34x = 761.03 × 199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.34x = 151,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,650.45/507.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.91

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