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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 502.99, 753.78 and 272.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 502.99, 753.78 and 272.00 is: 407.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502.99 : 753.78 = 272.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502.99/753.78 = 272.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502.99x = 753.78 × 272.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502.99x = 205,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,030.04/502.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.62

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