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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.75, 751.20 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.75, 751.20 and 305.90 is: 458.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.75 : 751.20 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.75/751.20 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.75x = 751.20 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.75x = 229,788.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,788.32/500.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.89

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