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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500.87, 751.44 and 269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500.87, 751.44 and 269.66 is: 404.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500.87 : 751.44 = 269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500.87/751.44 = 269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500.87x = 751.44 × 269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500.87x = 202,633.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,633.31/500.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.56

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