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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 752.04 and 282.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 752.04 and 282.26 is: 423.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 752.04 = 282.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/752.04 = 282.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 752.04 × 282.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 212,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,270.81/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.56

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