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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.74, 750.47 and 269.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.74, 750.47 and 269.73 is: 404.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.74 : 750.47 = 269.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.74/750.47 = 269.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.74x = 750.47 × 269.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.74x = 202,422.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,422.92/500.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.25

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