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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.57, 749.91 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.57, 749.91 and 269.12 is: 403.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.57 : 749.91 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.57/749.91 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.57x = 749.91 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.57x = 201,815.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,815.78/500.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.17

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