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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 751.50 and 305.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 751.50 and 305.88 is: 458.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 751.50 = 305.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/751.50 = 305.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 751.50 × 305.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 229,868.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,868.82/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.93

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