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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.15, 755.05 and 272.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.15, 755.05 and 272.20 is: 408.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.15 : 755.05 = 272.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.15/755.05 = 272.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.15x = 755.05 × 272.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.15x = 205,523.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,523.93/503.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.47

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