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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.21, 758.04 and 261.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.21, 758.04 and 261.91 is: 392.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.21 : 758.04 = 261.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.21/758.04 = 261.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.21x = 758.04 × 261.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.21x = 198,538.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,538.26/505.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.98

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