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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.27, 750.39 and 256.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.27, 750.39 and 256.65 is: 384.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.27 : 750.39 = 256.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.27/750.39 = 256.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.27x = 750.39 × 256.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.27x = 192,587.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,587.59/500.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.97

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