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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.01, 750.05 and 256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.01, 750.05 and 256.47 is: 384.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.01 : 750.05 = 256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.01/750.05 = 256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.01x = 750.05 × 256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.01x = 192,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,364.04/500.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.72

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