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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 750.94 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 750.94 and 269.10 is: 403.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 750.94 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/750.94 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 750.94 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 202,076.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,076.61/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.77

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