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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.83, 751.47 and 257.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.83, 751.47 and 257.53 is: 386.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.83 : 751.47 = 257.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.83/751.47 = 257.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.83x = 751.47 × 257.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.83x = 193,522.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,522.31/500.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.41

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