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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.20, 755.24 and 272.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.20, 755.24 and 272.28 is: 408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.20 : 755.24 = 272.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.20/755.24 = 272.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.20x = 755.24 × 272.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.20x = 205,636.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,636.75/503.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.66

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