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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.27, 751.39 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.27, 751.39 and 281.57 is: 422.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.27 : 751.39 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.27/751.39 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.27x = 751.39 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.27x = 211,570.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,570.06/501.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.07

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