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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.03, 751.41 and 269.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.03, 751.41 and 269.09 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.03 : 751.41 = 269.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.03/751.41 = 269.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.03x = 751.41 × 269.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.03x = 202,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,193.16/500.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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