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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.64, 750.30 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.64, 750.30 and 281.34 is: 421.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.64 : 750.30 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.64/750.30 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.64x = 750.30 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.64x = 211,089.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,089.40/500.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.64

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