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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.48, 757.14 and 270.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.48, 757.14 and 270.39 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.48 : 757.14 = 270.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.48/757.14 = 270.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.48x = 757.14 × 270.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.48x = 204,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,723.08/504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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