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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.65, 756.31 and 273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.65, 756.31 and 273.60 is: 410.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.65 : 756.31 = 273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.65/756.31 = 273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.65x = 756.31 × 273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.65x = 206,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,926.42/504.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.04

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