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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.68, 753.12 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.68, 753.12 and 271.33 is: 406.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.68 : 753.12 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.68/753.12 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.68x = 753.12 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.68x = 204,344.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,344.05/502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.51

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