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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.96, 750.88 and 284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.96, 750.88 and 284.08 is: 425.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.96 : 750.88 = 284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.96/750.88 = 284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.96x = 750.88 × 284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.96x = 213,309.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,309.99/500.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.80

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