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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 750.53 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 750.53 and 153.58 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 750.53 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/750.53 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 750.53 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 115,266.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,266.40/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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