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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.50, 751.59 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.50, 751.59 and 270.47 is: 405.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.50 : 751.59 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.50/751.59 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.50x = 751.59 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.50x = 203,278.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,278.79/501.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.35

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