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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.80, 753.99 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.80, 753.99 and 268.30 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.80 : 753.99 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.80/753.99 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.80x = 753.99 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.80x = 202,295.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,295.52/502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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