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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.66, 1,503.79 and 272.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.66, 1,503.79 and 272.29 is: 408.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.66 : 1,503.79 = 272.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.66/1,503.79 = 272.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.66x = 1,503.79 × 272.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.66x = 409,466.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,466.98/1,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.38

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