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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 755.78 and 272.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 755.78 and 272.59 is: 409.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 755.78 = 272.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/755.78 = 272.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 755.78 × 272.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 206,018.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,018.48/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.07

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