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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 749.93 and 355.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 749.93 and 355.50 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 749.93 = 355.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/749.93 = 355.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 749.93 × 355.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 266,598.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,598.34/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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