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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.26, 754.73 and 271.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.26, 754.73 and 271.32 is: 407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.26 : 754.73 = 271.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.26/754.73 = 271.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.26x = 754.73 × 271.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.26x = 204,773.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,773.34/502.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.70

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