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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 751.98 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 751.98 and 284.64 is: 426.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 751.98 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/751.98 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 751.98 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 214,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,043.59/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.96

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