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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.58, 756.96 and 273.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.58, 756.96 and 273.64 is: 409.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.58 : 756.96 = 273.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.58/756.96 = 273.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.58x = 756.96 × 273.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.58x = 207,134.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,134.53/505.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.70

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