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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.11, 756.96 and 261.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.11, 756.96 and 261.13 is: 391.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.11 : 756.96 = 261.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.11/756.96 = 261.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.11x = 756.96 × 261.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.11x = 197,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,664.96/505.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.33

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