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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.67, 756.82 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.67, 756.82 and 273.32 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.67 : 756.82 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.67/756.82 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.67x = 756.82 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.67x = 206,852.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,852.68/504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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