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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.92, 751.84 and 257.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.92, 751.84 and 257.62 is: 386.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.92 : 751.84 = 257.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.92/751.84 = 257.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.92x = 751.84 × 257.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.92x = 193,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,689.02/500.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.67

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