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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.32, 761.10 and 263.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.32, 761.10 and 263.79 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.32 : 761.10 = 263.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.32/761.10 = 263.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.32x = 761.10 × 263.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.32x = 200,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,770.57/507.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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