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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.83, 758.16 and 261.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.83, 758.16 and 261.84 is: 392.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.83 : 758.16 = 261.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.83/758.16 = 261.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.83x = 758.16 × 261.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.83x = 198,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,516.61/505.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.46

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