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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.33, 749.48 and 256.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.33, 749.48 and 256.25 is: 383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.33 : 749.48 = 256.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.33/749.48 = 256.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.33x = 749.48 × 256.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.33x = 192,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,049.22/500.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.85

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