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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 751.82 and 282.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 751.82 and 282.39 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 751.82 = 282.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/751.82 = 282.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 751.82 × 282.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 212,305.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,305.04/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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