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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.63, 754.74 and 272.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.63, 754.74 and 272.02 is: 407.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.63 : 754.74 = 272.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.63/754.74 = 272.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.63x = 754.74 × 272.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.63x = 205,303.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,303.43/503.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.65

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