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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.16, 747.96 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.16, 747.96 and 383.04 is: 572.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.16 : 747.96 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.16/747.96 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.16x = 747.96 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.16x = 286,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,498.60/500.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.81

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