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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.31, 755.72 and 260.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.31, 755.72 and 260.51 is: 390.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.31 : 755.72 = 260.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.31/755.72 = 260.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.31x = 755.72 × 260.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.31x = 196,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,871.31/504.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.38

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