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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.52, 756.86 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.52, 756.86 and 273.44 is: 410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.52 : 756.86 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.52/756.86 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.52x = 756.86 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.52x = 206,955.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,955.80/504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.20

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