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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.85, 750.96 and 269.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.85, 750.96 and 269.46 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.85 : 750.96 = 269.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.85/750.96 = 269.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.85x = 750.96 × 269.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.85x = 202,353.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,353.68/500.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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