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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 499.94, 750.16 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 499.94, 750.16 and 269.04 is: 403.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    499.94 : 750.16 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    499.94/750.16 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    499.94x = 750.16 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    499.94x = 201,823.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,823.05/499.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.69

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