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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 751.10 and 284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 751.10 and 284.19 is: 425.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 751.10 = 284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/751.10 = 284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 751.10 × 284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 213,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,453.69/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.99

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