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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.43, 761.42 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.43, 761.42 and 264.16 is: 396.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.43 : 761.42 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.43/761.42 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.43x = 761.42 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.43x = 201,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,136.71/507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.38

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