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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.79, 757.05 and 272.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.79, 757.05 and 272.85 is: 410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.79 : 757.05 = 272.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.79/757.05 = 272.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.79x = 757.05 × 272.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.79x = 206,561.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,561.09/503.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.01

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