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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.18, 751.20 and 284.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.18, 751.20 and 284.40 is: 426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.18 : 751.20 = 284.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.18/751.20 = 284.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.18x = 751.20 × 284.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.18x = 213,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,641.28/501.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.28

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