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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.95, 753.20 and 270.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.95, 753.20 and 270.83 is: 406.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.95 : 753.20 = 270.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.95/753.20 = 270.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.95x = 753.20 × 270.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.95x = 203,988.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,988.89/501.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.40

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