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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.45, 749.12 and 376.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.45, 749.12 and 376.31 is: 563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.45 : 749.12 = 376.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.45/749.12 = 376.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.45x = 749.12 × 376.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.45x = 281,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,901.34/500.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.30

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