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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 758.72 and 262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 758.72 and 262.44 is: 393.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 758.72 = 262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/758.72 = 262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 758.72 × 262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 199,118.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,118.48/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.53

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