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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.74, 751.12 and 281.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.74, 751.12 and 281.33 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.74 : 751.12 = 281.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.74/751.12 = 281.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.74x = 751.12 × 281.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.74x = 211,312.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,312.59/500.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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