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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.06, 749.99 and 256.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.06, 749.99 and 256.46 is: 384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.06 : 749.99 = 256.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.06/749.99 = 256.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.06x = 749.99 × 256.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.06x = 192,339.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,339.33/500.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.63

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