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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.25, 758.97 and 262.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.25, 758.97 and 262.71 is: 393.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.25 : 758.97 = 262.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.25/758.97 = 262.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.25x = 758.97 × 262.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.25x = 199,389.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,389.01/506.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.85

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