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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.38, 755.19 and 272.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.38, 755.19 and 272.27 is: 408.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.38 : 755.19 = 272.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.38/755.19 = 272.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.38x = 755.19 × 272.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.38x = 205,610.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,610.44/503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.46

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