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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.22, 750.57 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.22, 750.57 and 269.56 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.22 : 750.57 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.22/750.57 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.22x = 750.57 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.22x = 202,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,323.58/501.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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