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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.22, 749.57 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.22, 749.57 and 256.01 is: 383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.22 : 749.57 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.22/749.57 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.22x = 749.57 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.22x = 191,892.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,892.39/500.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.62

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