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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.24, 755.15 and 272.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.24, 755.15 and 272.13 is: 408.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.24 : 755.15 = 272.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.24/755.15 = 272.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.24x = 755.15 × 272.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.24x = 205,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,498.97/503.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.35

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