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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.59, 756.45 and 269.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.59, 756.45 and 269.80 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.59 : 756.45 = 269.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.59/756.45 = 269.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.59x = 756.45 × 269.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.59x = 204,092.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,092.17/504.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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