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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.48, 751.17 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.48, 751.17 and 269.56 is: 404.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.48 : 751.17 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.48/751.17 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.48x = 751.17 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.48x = 202,485.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,485.39/500.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.58

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