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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.30, 750.53 and 256.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.30, 750.53 and 256.75 is: 385.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.30 : 750.53 = 256.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.30/750.53 = 256.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.30x = 750.53 × 256.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.30x = 192,693.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,693.54/500.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.16

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