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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.17, 760.26 and 260.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.17, 760.26 and 260.37 is: 390.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.17 : 760.26 = 260.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.17/760.26 = 260.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.17x = 760.26 × 260.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.17x = 197,948.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,948.90/507.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.30

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