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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.74, 762.04 and 199.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.74, 762.04 and 199.81 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.74 : 762.04 = 199.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.74/762.04 = 199.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.74x = 762.04 × 199.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.74x = 152,259.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,259.40/507.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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