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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.49, 750.87 and 253.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.49, 750.87 and 253.10 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.49 : 750.87 = 253.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.49/750.87 = 253.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.49x = 750.87 × 253.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.49x = 190,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,041.44/500.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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