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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.67, 751.16 and 354.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.67, 751.16 and 354.71 is: 532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.67 : 751.16 = 354.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.67/751.16 = 354.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.67x = 751.16 × 354.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.67x = 266,443.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,443.69/500.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.17

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