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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 749.02 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 749.02 and 378.16 is: 566.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 749.02 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/749.02 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 749.02 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 283,249.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,249.40/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.20

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