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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.61, 758.52 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.61, 758.52 and 262.08 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.61 : 758.52 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.61/758.52 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.61x = 758.52 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.61x = 198,789.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,789.13/505.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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