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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 755.12 and 273.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 755.12 and 273.04 is: 408.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 755.12 = 273.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/755.12 = 273.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 755.12 × 273.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 206,177.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,177.96/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.69

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