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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.61, 750.91 and 281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.61, 750.91 and 281.55 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.61 : 750.91 = 281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.61/750.91 = 281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.61x = 750.91 × 281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.61x = 211,418.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,418.71/500.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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