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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.70, 752.96 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.70, 752.96 and 270.76 is: 406.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.70 : 752.96 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.70/752.96 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.70x = 752.96 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.70x = 203,871.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,871.45/501.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.36

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