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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.20, 754.62 and 271.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.20, 754.62 and 271.26 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.20 : 754.62 = 271.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.20/754.62 = 271.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.20x = 754.62 × 271.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.20x = 204,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,698.22/502.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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