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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 752.91 and 285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 752.91 and 285.67 is: 428.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 752.91 = 285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/752.91 = 285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 752.91 × 285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 215,083.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,083.80/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.51

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