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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.80, 751.98 and 285.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.80, 751.98 and 285.44 is: 427.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.80 : 751.98 = 285.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.80/751.98 = 285.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.80x = 751.98 × 285.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.80x = 214,645.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,645.17/501.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.75

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