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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 749.07 and 402.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 749.07 and 402.28 is: 602.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 749.07 = 402.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/749.07 = 402.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 749.07 × 402.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 301,335.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,335.88/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.36

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