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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.66, 752.36 and 282.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.66, 752.36 and 282.33 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.66 : 752.36 = 282.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.66/752.36 = 282.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.66x = 752.36 × 282.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.66x = 212,412.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,412.39/501.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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