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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.13, 757.76 and 261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.13, 757.76 and 261.59 is: 392.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.13 : 757.76 = 261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.13/757.76 = 261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.13x = 757.76 × 261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.13x = 198,217.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,217.34/505.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.41

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