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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500, 750 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500, 750 and 272 is: 408

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500 : 750 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500/750 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500x = 750 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500x = 204,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,000/500
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408

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