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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.93, 753.47 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.93, 753.47 and 271.50 is: 406.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.93 : 753.47 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.93/753.47 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.93x = 753.47 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.93x = 204,567.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,567.11/502.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.75

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