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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.43, 755.36 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.43, 755.36 and 272.48 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.43 : 755.36 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.43/755.36 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.43x = 755.36 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.43x = 205,822.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,822.78/503.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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