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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.26, 749.91 and 384.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.26, 749.91 and 384.52 is: 576.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.26 : 749.91 = 384.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.26/749.91 = 384.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.26x = 749.91 × 384.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.26x = 288,355.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,355.39/500.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.41

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