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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.12, 749.20 and 268.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.12, 749.20 and 268.93 is: 402.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.12 : 749.20 = 268.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.12/749.20 = 268.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.12x = 749.20 × 268.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.12x = 201,482.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,482.36/500.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.87

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