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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.60, 751.28 and 285.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.60, 751.28 and 285.04 is: 426.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.60 : 751.28 = 285.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.60/751.28 = 285.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.60x = 751.28 × 285.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.60x = 214,144.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,144.85/501.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.92

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