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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.19, 757.97 and 261.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.19, 757.97 and 261.56 is: 392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.19 : 757.97 = 261.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.19/757.97 = 261.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.19x = 757.97 × 261.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.19x = 198,249.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,249.54/505.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.43

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