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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507, 759.47 and 263.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507, 759.47 and 263.01 is: 393.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507 : 759.47 = 263.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507/759.47 = 263.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507x = 759.47 × 263.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507x = 199,746.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,746.89/507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.98

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