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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.86, 755.66 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.86, 755.66 and 261.05 is: 390.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.86 : 755.66 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.86/755.66 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.86x = 755.66 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.86x = 197,265.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,265.04/504.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.73

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