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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.96, 752.95 and 282.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.96, 752.95 and 282.57 is: 423.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.96 : 752.95 = 282.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.96/752.95 = 282.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.96x = 752.95 × 282.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.96x = 212,761.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,761.08/501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.86

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