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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.28, 761.20 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.28, 761.20 and 264.02 is: 396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.28 : 761.20 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.28/761.20 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.28x = 761.20 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.28x = 200,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,972.02/507.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.18

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