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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.63, 750.33 and 257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.63, 750.33 and 257.36 is: 385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.63 : 750.33 = 257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.63/750.33 = 257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.63x = 750.33 × 257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.63x = 193,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,101.18/500.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.72

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