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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.61, 759.79 and 263

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.61, 759.79 and 263 is: 394.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.61 : 759.79 = 263 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.61/759.79 = 263/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.61x = 759.79 × 263
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.61x = 199,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,824.77/506.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.44

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