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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.10, 749.58 and 378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.10, 749.58 and 378 is: 566.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.10 : 749.58 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.10/749.58 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.10x = 749.58 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.10x = 283,341.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,341.24/500.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.57

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