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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.95, 754.70 and 271.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.95, 754.70 and 271.83 is: 407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.95 : 754.70 = 271.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.95/754.70 = 271.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.95x = 754.70 × 271.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.95x = 205,150.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,150.10/502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.89

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