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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.24, 749.55 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.24, 749.55 and 355.25 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.24 : 749.55 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.24/749.55 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.24x = 749.55 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.24x = 266,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,277.64/500.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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