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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.08, 756.44 and 261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.08, 756.44 and 261.80 is: 392.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.08 : 756.44 = 261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.08/756.44 = 261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.08x = 756.44 × 261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.08x = 198,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,035.99/505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.09

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