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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.92, 754.53 and 271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.92, 754.53 and 271.77 is: 407.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.92 : 754.53 = 271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.92/754.53 = 271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.92x = 754.53 × 271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.92x = 205,058.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,058.62/502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.74

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