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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.06, 759.66 and 263.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.06, 759.66 and 263.85 is: 395.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.06 : 759.66 = 263.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.06/759.66 = 263.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.06x = 759.66 × 263.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.06x = 200,436.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,436.29/507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.29

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