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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.93, 750.70 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.93, 750.70 and 281.52 is: 421.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.93 : 750.70 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.93/750.70 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.93x = 750.70 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.93x = 211,337.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,337.06/500.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.89

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