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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.22, 761.24 and 263.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.22, 761.24 and 263.81 is: 395.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.22 : 761.24 = 263.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.22/761.24 = 263.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.22x = 761.24 × 263.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.22x = 200,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,821.41/507.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.93

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