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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 751.80 and 282.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 751.80 and 282.34 is: 423.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 751.80 = 282.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/751.80 = 282.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 751.80 × 282.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 212,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,263.21/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.14

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