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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 750.66 and 244.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 750.66 and 244.12 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 750.66 = 244.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/750.66 = 244.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 750.66 × 244.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 183,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,251.12/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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