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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.32, 750.48 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.32, 750.48 and 256.24 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.32 : 750.48 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.32/750.48 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.32x = 750.48 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.32x = 192,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,303.00/500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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