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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.17, 748.94 and 353.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.17, 748.94 and 353.12 is: 528.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.17 : 748.94 = 353.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.17/748.94 = 353.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.17x = 748.94 × 353.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.17x = 264,464.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,464.81/500.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.76

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