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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.24, 749.24 and 355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.24, 749.24 and 355.60 is: 532.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.24 : 749.24 = 355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.24/749.24 = 355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.24x = 749.24 × 355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.24x = 266,429.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,429.74/500.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.60

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