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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.02, 760.74 and 260.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.02, 760.74 and 260.08 is: 390.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.02 : 760.74 = 260.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.02/760.74 = 260.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.02x = 760.74 × 260.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.02x = 197,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,853.26/507.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.23

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