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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.14, 749.06 and 383.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.14, 749.06 and 383.70 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.14 : 749.06 = 383.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.14/749.06 = 383.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.14x = 749.06 × 383.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.14x = 287,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,412.40/500.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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