Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.02, 753.87 and 272
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 503.02, 753.87 and 272 is: 407.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
503.02 : 753.87 = 272 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
503.02/753.87 = 272/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
503.02x = 753.87 × 272 - Step 4: Simplify right side
503.02x = 205,052.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,052.64/503.02 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407.64
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