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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 751.16 and 308.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 751.16 and 308.36 is: 462.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 751.16 = 308.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/751.16 = 308.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 751.16 × 308.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 231,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,627.70/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.55

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