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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.86, 759.09 and 262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.86, 759.09 and 262.47 is: 393.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.86 : 759.09 = 262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.86/759.09 = 262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.86x = 759.09 × 262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.86x = 199,238.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,238.35/505.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.86

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