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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.30, 753.65 and 271.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.30, 753.65 and 271.14 is: 406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.30 : 753.65 = 271.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.30/753.65 = 271.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.30x = 753.65 × 271.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.30x = 204,343.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,343.31/502.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.82

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