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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.60, 751.13 and 269.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.60, 751.13 and 269.22 is: 403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.60 : 751.13 = 269.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.60/751.13 = 269.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.60x = 751.13 × 269.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.60x = 202,221.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,221.70/500.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.96

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