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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.02, 752.61 and 270.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.02, 752.61 and 270.78 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.02 : 752.61 = 270.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.02/752.61 = 270.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.02x = 752.61 × 270.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.02x = 203,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,791.74/502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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