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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 749.39 and 353.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 749.39 and 353.43 is: 529.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 749.39 = 353.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/749.39 = 353.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 749.39 × 353.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 264,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,857.79/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.21

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