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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.09, 750.42 and 353.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.09, 750.42 and 353.67 is: 530.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.09 : 750.42 = 353.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.09/750.42 = 353.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.09x = 750.42 × 353.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.09x = 265,401.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,401.04/500.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.71

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