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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 755.55 and 272.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 755.55 and 272.52 is: 408.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 755.55 = 272.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/755.55 = 272.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 755.55 × 272.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 205,902.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,902.49/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.84

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