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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.83, 752.02 and 284.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.83, 752.02 and 284.95 is: 427.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.83 : 752.02 = 284.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.83/752.02 = 284.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.83x = 752.02 × 284.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.83x = 214,288.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,288.10/501.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.01

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