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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.36, 757.08 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.36, 757.08 and 261 is: 391.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.36 : 757.08 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.36/757.08 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.36x = 757.08 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.36x = 197,597.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,597.88/504.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.78

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