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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.72, 1,504.02 and 272.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.72, 1,504.02 and 272.34 is: 408.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.72 : 1,504.02 = 272.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.72/1,504.02 = 272.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.72x = 1,504.02 × 272.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.72x = 409,604.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,604.81/1,002.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.49

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