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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506, 757.96 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506, 757.96 and 262.08 is: 392.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506 : 757.96 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506/757.96 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506x = 757.96 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506x = 198,646.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,646.16/506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.58

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