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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.24, 753.65 and 271.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.24, 753.65 and 271.13 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.24 : 753.65 = 271.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.24/753.65 = 271.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.24x = 753.65 × 271.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.24x = 204,337.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,337.12/502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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