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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.73, 750.51 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.73, 750.51 and 284.46 is: 426.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.73 : 750.51 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.73/750.51 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.73x = 750.51 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.73x = 213,490.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,490.07/500.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.36

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