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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.26, 760.43 and 263.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.26, 760.43 and 263.05 is: 394.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.26 : 760.43 = 263.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.26/760.43 = 263.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.26x = 760.43 × 263.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.26x = 200,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,029.87/507.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.33

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