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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.69, 751.43 and 281.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.69, 751.43 and 281.27 is: 422.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.69 : 751.43 = 281.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.69/751.43 = 281.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.69x = 751.43 × 281.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.69x = 211,354.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,354.48/500.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.13

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