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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.76, 750.20 and 284.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.76, 750.20 and 284.49 is: 426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.76 : 750.20 = 284.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.76/750.20 = 284.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.76x = 750.20 × 284.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.76x = 213,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,422.98/500.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.20

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