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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.03, 754.41 and 271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.03, 754.41 and 271.09 is: 407.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.03 : 754.41 = 271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.03/754.41 = 271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.03x = 754.41 × 271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.03x = 204,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,513.01/502.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.37

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