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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.57, 750.34 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.57, 750.34 and 283.69 is: 425.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.57 : 750.34 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.57/750.34 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.57x = 750.34 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.57x = 212,863.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,863.95/500.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.24

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