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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.36, 750.75 and 268.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.36, 750.75 and 268.97 is: 403.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.36 : 750.75 = 268.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.36/750.75 = 268.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.36x = 750.75 × 268.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.36x = 201,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,931.71/500.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.58

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