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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.25, 760.41 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.25, 760.41 and 263.94 is: 395.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.25 : 760.41 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.25/760.41 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.25x = 760.41 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.25x = 200,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,702.62/507.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.67

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