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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.27, 750.74 and 354.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.27, 750.74 and 354.00 is: 531.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.27 : 750.74 = 354.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.27/750.74 = 354.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.27x = 750.74 × 354.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.27x = 265,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,763.01/500.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.24

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