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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.75, 758.64 and 262.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.75, 758.64 and 262.15 is: 393.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.75 : 758.64 = 262.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.75/758.64 = 262.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.75x = 758.64 × 262.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.75x = 198,877.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,877.48/505.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.23

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