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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.67, 757.31 and 273.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.67, 757.31 and 273.56 is: 410.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.67 : 757.31 = 273.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.67/757.31 = 273.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.67x = 757.31 × 273.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.67x = 207,167.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,167.49/504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.50

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