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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.38, 758.13 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.38, 758.13 and 261.84 is: 392.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.38 : 758.13 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.38/758.13 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.38x = 758.13 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.38x = 198,508.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,508.76/505.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.79

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