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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.78, 761.49 and 199.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.78, 761.49 and 199.71 is: 299.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.78 : 761.49 = 199.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.78/761.49 = 199.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.78x = 761.49 × 199.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.78x = 152,077.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,077.17/507.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.49

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