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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 758.50 and 261.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 758.50 and 261.98 is: 393.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 758.50 = 261.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/758.50 = 261.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 758.50 × 261.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 198,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,711.83/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.13

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