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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.08, 758.99 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.08, 758.99 and 263.27 is: 394.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.08 : 758.99 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.08/758.99 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.08x = 758.99 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.08x = 199,815.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,815.50/507.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.06

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