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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.90, 758.49 and 262.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.90, 758.49 and 262.23 is: 393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.90 : 758.49 = 262.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.90/758.49 = 262.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.90x = 758.49 × 262.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.90x = 198,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,898.83/505.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.16

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