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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.46, 758.65 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.46, 758.65 and 262.14 is: 393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.46 : 758.65 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.46/758.65 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.46x = 758.65 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.46x = 198,872.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,872.51/505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.45

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