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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.74, 754.40 and 271.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.74, 754.40 and 271.63 is: 407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.74 : 754.40 = 271.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.74/754.40 = 271.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.74x = 754.40 × 271.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.74x = 204,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,917.67/502.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.60

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