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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.14, 757.71 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.14, 757.71 and 261.33 is: 392.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.14 : 757.71 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.14/757.71 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.14x = 757.71 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.14x = 198,012.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,012.35/505.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.00

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