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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.78, 752.54 and 269.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.78, 752.54 and 269.84 is: 405.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.78 : 752.54 = 269.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.78/752.54 = 269.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.78x = 752.54 × 269.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.78x = 203,060.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,060.28/500.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.49

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