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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 751.12 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 751.12 and 269.80 is: 404.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 751.12 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/751.12 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 751.12 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 202,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,652.18/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.46

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