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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 503.84, 755.15 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 503.84, 755.15 and 272.58 is: 408.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    503.84 : 755.15 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    503.84/755.15 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    503.84x = 755.15 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    503.84x = 205,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,837.42/503.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.54

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