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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.56, 749.72 and 243.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.56, 749.72 and 243.52 is: 364.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.56 : 749.72 = 243.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.56/749.72 = 243.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.56x = 749.72 × 243.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.56x = 182,571.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,571.81/500.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.74

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