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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.72, 751.14 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.72, 751.14 and 269.60 is: 404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.72 : 751.14 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.72/751.14 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.72x = 751.14 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.72x = 202,503.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,503.59/500.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.43

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