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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.64, 754.10 and 271.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.64, 754.10 and 271.38 is: 407.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.64 : 754.10 = 271.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.64/754.10 = 271.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.64x = 754.10 × 271.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.64x = 204,646.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,646.30/502.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.15

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