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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.32, 753.60 and 271.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.32, 753.60 and 271.44 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.32 : 753.60 = 271.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.32/753.60 = 271.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.32x = 753.60 × 271.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.32x = 204,557.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,557.18/502.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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