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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.77, 758.37 and 261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.77, 758.37 and 261.69 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.77 : 758.37 = 261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.77/758.37 = 261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.77x = 758.37 × 261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.77x = 198,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,457.85/505.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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