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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.16, 751.82 and 270.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.16, 751.82 and 270.29 is: 405.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.16 : 751.82 = 270.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.16/751.82 = 270.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.16x = 751.82 × 270.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.16x = 203,209.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,209.43/501.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.48

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