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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.44, 757.89 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.44, 757.89 and 261.90 is: 392.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.44 : 757.89 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.44/757.89 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.44x = 757.89 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.44x = 198,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,491.39/505.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.71

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