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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.31, 753.67 and 271.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.31, 753.67 and 271.06 is: 406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.31 : 753.67 = 271.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.31/753.67 = 271.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.31x = 753.67 × 271.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.31x = 204,286.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,286.02/502.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.69

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