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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.08, 750.90 and 284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.08, 750.90 and 284.20 is: 425.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.08 : 750.90 = 284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.08/750.90 = 284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.08x = 750.90 × 284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.08x = 213,405.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,405.78/501.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.89

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