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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.36, 749.84 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.36, 749.84 and 256.37 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.36 : 749.84 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.36/749.84 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.36x = 749.84 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.36x = 192,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,231.45/500.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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