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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.44, 760.06 and 263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.44, 760.06 and 263.04 is: 394.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.44 : 760.06 = 263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.44/760.06 = 263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.44x = 760.06 × 263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.44x = 199,926.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,926.18/506.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.77

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