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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 758.36 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 758.36 and 261.90 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 758.36 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/758.36 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 758.36 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 198,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,614.48/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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