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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.98, 760.77 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.98, 760.77 and 262.98 is: 395.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.98 : 760.77 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.98/760.77 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.98x = 760.77 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.98x = 200,067.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,067.29/505.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.41

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