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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.58, 755.94 and 273.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.58, 755.94 and 273.73 is: 410.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.58 : 755.94 = 273.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.58/755.94 = 273.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.58x = 755.94 × 273.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.58x = 206,923.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,923.46/504.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.09

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