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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 504.95, 757.82 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 504.95, 757.82 and 261.54 is: 392.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    504.95 : 757.82 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    504.95/757.82 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    504.95x = 757.82 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    504.95x = 198,198.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,198.94/504.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.52

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