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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.82, 750.72 and 283.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.82, 750.72 and 283.94 is: 425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.82 : 750.72 = 283.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.82/750.72 = 283.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.82x = 750.72 × 283.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.82x = 213,159.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,159.44/500.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.62

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