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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.08, 753.36 and 270.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.08, 753.36 and 270.96 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.08 : 753.36 = 270.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.08/753.36 = 270.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.08x = 753.36 × 270.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.08x = 204,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,130.43/502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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