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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.71, 754.89 and 272.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.71, 754.89 and 272.25 is: 408.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.71 : 754.89 = 272.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.71/754.89 = 272.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.71x = 754.89 × 272.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.71x = 205,518.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,518.80/503.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.01

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