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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.32, 758.24 and 261.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.32, 758.24 and 261.85 is: 392.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.32 : 758.24 = 261.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.32/758.24 = 261.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.32x = 758.24 × 261.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.32x = 198,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,545.82/505.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.91

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