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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.94, 753.72 and 285.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.94, 753.72 and 285.67 is: 428.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.94 : 753.72 = 285.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.94/753.72 = 285.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.94x = 753.72 × 285.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.94x = 215,315.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,315.19/501.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.97

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