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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506.96, 760.52 and 260.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506.96, 760.52 and 260.12 is: 390.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506.96 : 760.52 = 260.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506.96/760.52 = 260.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506.96x = 760.52 × 260.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506.96x = 197,821.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,821.36/506.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.21

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