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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.80, 758.88 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.80, 758.88 and 262.32 is: 393.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.80 : 758.88 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.80/758.88 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.80x = 758.88 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.80x = 199,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,069.40/505.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.57

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