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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.45 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.39, 1,503.45 and 272.00 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.39 : 1,503.45 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.39/1,503.45 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.39x = 1,503.45 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.39x = 408,930.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,930.88/1,002.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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