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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.68, 1,503.96 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.68, 1,503.96 and 272.28 is: 408.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.68 : 1,503.96 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.68/1,503.96 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.68x = 1,503.96 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.68x = 409,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,498.23/1,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.40

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