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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.36, 760.76 and 199.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.36, 760.76 and 199.12 is: 298.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.36 : 760.76 = 199.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.36/760.76 = 199.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.36x = 760.76 × 199.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.36x = 151,482.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,482.53/507.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.57

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