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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 760.30 and 263.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 760.30 and 263.32 is: 394.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 760.30 = 263.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/760.30 = 263.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 760.30 × 263.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 200,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,202.20/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.63

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