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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.95, 753.62 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.95, 753.62 and 271.95 is: 407.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.95 : 753.62 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.95/753.62 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.95x = 753.62 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.95x = 204,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,947.30/502.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.49

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