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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 750.51 and 257.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 750.51 and 257.13 is: 385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 750.51 = 257.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/750.51 = 257.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 750.51 × 257.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 192,978.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,978.64/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.44

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