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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.87, 760.26 and 263.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.87, 760.26 and 263.60 is: 395.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.87 : 760.26 = 263.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.87/760.26 = 263.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.87x = 760.26 × 263.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.87x = 200,404.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,404.54/506.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.38

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