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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 751.08 and 284.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 751.08 and 284.84 is: 426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 751.08 = 284.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/751.08 = 284.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 751.08 × 284.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 213,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,937.63/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.54

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