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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.11, 751.30 and 354.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.11, 751.30 and 354.19 is: 532.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.11 : 751.30 = 354.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.11/751.30 = 354.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.11x = 751.30 × 354.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.11x = 266,102.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,102.95/500.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.09

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