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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.27, 750.48 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.27, 750.48 and 253.59 is: 380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.27 : 750.48 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.27/750.48 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.27x = 750.48 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.27x = 190,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,314.22/500.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.43

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