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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.67, 752.40 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.67, 752.40 and 282.51 is: 423.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.67 : 752.40 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.67/752.40 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.67x = 752.40 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.67x = 212,560.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,560.52/501.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.71

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