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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.18, 750.15 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.18, 750.15 and 253.13 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.18 : 750.15 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.18/750.15 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.18x = 750.15 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.18x = 189,881.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,881.72/500.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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