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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505, 757.56 and 261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505, 757.56 and 261.40 is: 392.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505 : 757.56 = 261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505/757.56 = 261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505x = 757.56 × 261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505x = 198,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,026.18/505
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.13

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