Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.24, 750.36 and 283.70
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 500.24, 750.36 and 283.70 is: 425.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
500.24 : 750.36 = 283.70 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
500.24/750.36 = 283.70/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
500.24x = 750.36 × 283.70 - Step 4: Simplify right side
500.24x = 212,877.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,877.13/500.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425.55
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