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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.25, 755 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.25, 755 and 272.04 is: 408.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.25 : 755 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.25/755 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.25x = 755 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.25x = 205,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,390.20/503.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.13

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