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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.56, 758.86 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.56, 758.86 and 262.02 is: 393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.56 : 758.86 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.56/758.86 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.56x = 758.86 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.56x = 198,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,836.50/505.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.30

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