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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.75, 757.26 and 261.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.75, 757.26 and 261.77 is: 391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.75 : 757.26 = 261.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.75/757.26 = 261.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.75x = 757.26 × 261.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.75x = 198,227.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,227.95/505.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.95

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