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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.03, 760.65 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.03, 760.65 and 263.70 is: 395.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.03 : 760.65 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.03/760.65 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.03x = 760.65 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.03x = 200,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,583.41/507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.60

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