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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.28, 751.50 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.28, 751.50 and 423.40 is: 636.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.28 : 751.50 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.28/751.50 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.28x = 751.50 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.28x = 318,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,184.81/500.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.01

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