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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.69, 752.86 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.69, 752.86 and 270.74 is: 406.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.69 : 752.86 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.69/752.86 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.69x = 752.86 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.69x = 203,827.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,827.96/501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.28

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