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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.15, 749.77 and 269.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.15, 749.77 and 269.23 is: 403.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.15 : 749.77 = 269.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.15/749.77 = 269.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.15x = 749.77 × 269.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.15x = 201,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,862.81/500.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.61

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