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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 761.76 and 199.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 761.76 and 199.79 is: 299.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 761.76 = 199.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/761.76 = 199.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 761.76 × 199.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 152,188.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,188.22/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.60

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