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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.78, 755.79 and 260.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.78, 755.79 and 260.79 is: 390.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.78 : 755.79 = 260.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.78/755.79 = 260.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.78x = 755.79 × 260.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.78x = 197,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,100.44/504.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.47

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