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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.65, 752.02 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.65, 752.02 and 270.73 is: 405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.65 : 752.02 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.65/752.02 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.65x = 752.02 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.65x = 203,594.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,594.37/501.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.85

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