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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.52, 753.66 and 270.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.52, 753.66 and 270.58 is: 406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.52 : 753.66 = 270.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.52/753.66 = 270.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.52x = 753.66 × 270.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.52x = 203,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,925.32/501.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.61

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