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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.95, 757.31 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.95, 757.31 and 262.14 is: 392.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.95 : 757.31 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.95/757.31 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.95x = 757.31 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.95x = 198,519.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,519.93/505.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.37

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