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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.54, 750.60 and 256.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.54, 750.60 and 256.94 is: 385.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.54 : 750.60 = 256.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.54/750.60 = 256.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.54x = 750.60 × 256.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.54x = 192,859.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,859.16/500.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.30

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