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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.40, 750.74 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.40, 750.74 and 153.77 is: 230.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.40 : 750.74 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.40/750.74 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.40x = 750.74 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.40x = 115,436.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,436.77/500.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.69

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