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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.50, 750.93 and 244.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.50, 750.93 and 244.18 is: 366.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.50 : 750.93 = 244.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.50/750.93 = 244.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.50x = 750.93 × 244.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.50x = 183,362.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,362.09/500.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.36

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