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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.13, 753.30 and 271.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.13, 753.30 and 271.01 is: 406.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.13 : 753.30 = 271.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.13/753.30 = 271.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.13x = 753.30 × 271.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.13x = 204,154.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,154.73/502.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.58

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