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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 756.68 and 261.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 756.68 and 261.05 is: 390.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 756.68 = 261.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/756.68 = 261.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 756.68 × 261.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 197,526.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,526.23/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.94

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