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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.64, 761.26 and 199.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.64, 761.26 and 199.44 is: 299.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.64 : 761.26 = 199.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.64/761.26 = 199.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.64x = 761.26 × 199.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.64x = 151,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,825.69/507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.08

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