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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 759.20 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 759.20 and 274.83 is: 411.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 759.20 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/759.20 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 759.20 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 208,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,649.56/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.51

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