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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.88, 750.96 and 284.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.88, 750.96 and 284.16 is: 426.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.88 : 750.96 = 284.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.88/750.96 = 284.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.88x = 750.96 × 284.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.88x = 213,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,392.79/500.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.04

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