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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.51, 750.77 and 283.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.51, 750.77 and 283.64 is: 425.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.51 : 750.77 = 283.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.51/750.77 = 283.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.51x = 750.77 × 283.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.51x = 212,948.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,948.40/500.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.46

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