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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 750.56 and 256.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 750.56 and 256.83 is: 384.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 750.56 = 256.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/750.56 = 256.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 750.56 × 256.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 192,765.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,765.04/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.90

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