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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 750.09 and 257.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 750.09 and 257.37 is: 385.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 750.09 = 257.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/750.09 = 257.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 750.09 × 257.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 193,050.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,050.66/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.58

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