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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 750.81 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 750.81 and 284 is: 425.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 750.81 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/750.81 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 750.81 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 213,230.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,230.04/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.54

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