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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.45, 756.55 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.45, 756.55 and 261.64 is: 391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.45 : 756.55 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.45/756.55 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.45x = 756.55 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.45x = 197,943.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,943.74/505.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.62

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