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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.64, 760.28 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.64, 760.28 and 263.44 is: 395.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.64 : 760.28 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.64/760.28 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.64x = 760.28 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.64x = 200,288.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,288.16/506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.33

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