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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 752.08 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 752.08 and 285.44 is: 427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 752.08 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/752.08 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 752.08 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 214,673.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,673.72/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.84

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