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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.07, 749.16 and 268.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.07, 749.16 and 268.62 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.07 : 749.16 = 268.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.07/749.16 = 268.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.07x = 749.16 × 268.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.07x = 201,239.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,239.36/500.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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