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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.02 : 753.87 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.02/753.87 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.02x = 753.87 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.02x = 205,052.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,052.64/503.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.64

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