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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.44, 750.30 and 256.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.44, 750.30 and 256.78 is: 384.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.44 : 750.30 = 256.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.44/750.30 = 256.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.44x = 750.30 × 256.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.44x = 192,662.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,662.03/500.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.99

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