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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.70, 750.78 and 269.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.70, 750.78 and 269.72 is: 404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.70 : 750.78 = 269.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.70/750.78 = 269.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.70x = 750.78 × 269.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.70x = 202,496.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,496.63/500.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.43

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