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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.31, 752.17 and 270.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.31, 752.17 and 270.06 is: 405.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.31 : 752.17 = 270.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.31/752.17 = 270.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.31x = 752.17 × 270.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.31x = 203,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,131.03/501.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.20

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