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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.45, 753.50 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.45, 753.50 and 270.51 is: 406.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.45 : 753.50 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.45/753.50 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.45x = 753.50 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.45x = 203,829.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,829.29/501.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.48

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