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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.92, 759.89 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.92, 759.89 and 260.12 is: 389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.92 : 759.89 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.92/759.89 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.92x = 759.89 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.92x = 197,661.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,661.29/506.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.93

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