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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.57, 759.86 and 262.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.57, 759.86 and 262.59 is: 393.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.57 : 759.86 = 262.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.57/759.86 = 262.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.57x = 759.86 × 262.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.57x = 199,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,527.84/506.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.88

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