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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.09, 757.47 and 260.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.09, 757.47 and 260.87 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.09 : 757.47 = 260.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.09/757.47 = 260.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.09x = 757.47 × 260.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.09x = 197,601.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,601.20/505.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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