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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.57, 751.84 and 284.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.57, 751.84 and 284.69 is: 426.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.57 : 751.84 = 284.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.57/751.84 = 284.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.57x = 751.84 × 284.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.57x = 214,041.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,041.33/501.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.74

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