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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.99, 753.20 and 270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.99, 753.20 and 270.82 is: 406.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.99 : 753.20 = 270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.99/753.20 = 270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.99x = 753.20 × 270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.99x = 203,982.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,982.15/501.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.35

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