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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 748.98 and 378.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 748.98 and 378.14 is: 566.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 748.98 = 378.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/748.98 = 378.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 748.98 × 378.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 283,219.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,219.30/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.14

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