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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.64, 751.84 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.64, 751.84 and 284.56 is: 426.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.64 : 751.84 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.64/751.84 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.64x = 751.84 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.64x = 213,943.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,943.59/501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.49

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