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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.48, 752.12 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.48, 752.12 and 271.04 is: 405.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.48 : 752.12 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.48/752.12 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.48x = 752.12 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.48x = 203,854.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,854.60/502.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.70

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