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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 751.32 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 751.32 and 308.16 is: 462.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 751.32 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/751.32 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 751.32 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 231,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,526.77/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.35

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