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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.82, 750.20 and 268.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.82, 750.20 and 268.90 is: 403.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.82 : 750.20 = 268.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.82/750.20 = 268.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.82x = 750.20 × 268.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.82x = 201,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,728.78/499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.60

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