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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.04, 749.34 and 283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.04, 749.34 and 283.32 is: 424.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.04 : 749.34 = 283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.04/749.34 = 283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.04x = 749.34 × 283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.04x = 212,303.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,303.01/500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.57

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