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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.76, 752.64 and 284.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.76, 752.64 and 284.89 is: 427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.76 : 752.64 = 284.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.76/752.64 = 284.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.76x = 752.64 × 284.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.76x = 214,419.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,419.61/501.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.34

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