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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.71, 752.81 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.71, 752.81 and 282.58 is: 424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.71 : 752.81 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.71/752.81 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.71x = 752.81 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.71x = 212,725.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,725.75/501.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.01

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