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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.24, 750.36 and 256.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.24, 750.36 and 256.63 is: 384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.24 : 750.36 = 256.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.24/750.36 = 256.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.24x = 750.36 × 256.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.24x = 192,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,564.89/500.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.95

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