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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.88, 758.63 and 274.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.88, 758.63 and 274.73 is: 411.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.88 : 758.63 = 274.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.88/758.63 = 274.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.88x = 758.63 × 274.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.88x = 208,415.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,415.31/505.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.99

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