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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.56, 751.38 and 284.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.56, 751.38 and 284.48 is: 426.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.56 : 751.38 = 284.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.56/751.38 = 284.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.56x = 751.38 × 284.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.56x = 213,752.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,752.58/501.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.18

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