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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.15, 758.61 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.15, 758.61 and 262.54 is: 393.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.15 : 758.61 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.15/758.61 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.15x = 758.61 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.15x = 199,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,165.47/506.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.49

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