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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.84, 751.54 and 284.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.84, 751.54 and 284.76 is: 426.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.84 : 751.54 = 284.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.84/751.54 = 284.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.84x = 751.54 × 284.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.84x = 214,008.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,008.53/501.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.45

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