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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.32, 751.28 and 284.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.32, 751.28 and 284.45 is: 426.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.32 : 751.28 = 284.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.32/751.28 = 284.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.32x = 751.28 × 284.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.32x = 213,696.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,696.42/501.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.27

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