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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.20, 752.21 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.20, 752.21 and 270.26 is: 405.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.20 : 752.21 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.20/752.21 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.20x = 752.21 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.20x = 203,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,292.27/501.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.61

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