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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.33, 756.37 and 261.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.33, 756.37 and 261.52 is: 391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.33 : 756.37 = 261.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.33/756.37 = 261.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.33x = 756.37 × 261.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.33x = 197,800.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,800.79/505.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.43

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