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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.15, 757.11 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.15, 757.11 and 261.54 is: 391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.15 : 757.11 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.15/757.11 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.15x = 757.11 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.15x = 198,014.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,014.55/505.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.99

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