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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.92, 758.40 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.92, 758.40 and 262.40 is: 393.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.92 : 758.40 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.92/758.40 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.92x = 758.40 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.92x = 199,004.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,004.16/505.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.35

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