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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.13, 748.98 and 354.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.13, 748.98 and 354.33 is: 530.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.13 : 748.98 = 354.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.13/748.98 = 354.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.13x = 748.98 × 354.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.13x = 265,386.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,386.08/500.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.63

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