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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.70, 759.03 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.70, 759.03 and 262.40 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.70 : 759.03 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.70/759.03 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.70x = 759.03 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.70x = 199,169.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,169.47/505.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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