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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.85, 753.98 and 268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.85, 753.98 and 268.71 is: 402.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.85 : 753.98 = 268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.85/753.98 = 268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.85x = 753.98 × 268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.85x = 202,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,600.62/502.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.91

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