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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.20, 749.92 and 253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.20, 749.92 and 253.44 is: 379.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.20 : 749.92 = 253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.20/749.92 = 253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.20x = 749.92 × 253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.20x = 190,059.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,059.72/500.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.97

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