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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.02, 757.04 and 273.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.02, 757.04 and 273.69 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.02 : 757.04 = 273.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.02/757.04 = 273.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.02x = 757.04 × 273.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.02x = 207,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,192.91/505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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