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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 761.46 and 200.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 761.46 and 200.01 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 761.46 = 200.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/761.46 = 200.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 761.46 × 200.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 152,299.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,299.61/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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