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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.65, 754.81 and 272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.65, 754.81 and 272.60 is: 408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.65 : 754.81 = 272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.65/754.81 = 272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.65x = 754.81 × 272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.65x = 205,761.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,761.21/503.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.54

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