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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.74, 752.90 and 270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.74, 752.90 and 270.63 is: 406.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.74 : 752.90 = 270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.74/752.90 = 270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.74x = 752.90 × 270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.74x = 203,757.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,757.33/501.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.10

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