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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.43, 760.69 and 264.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.43, 760.69 and 264.13 is: 395.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.43 : 760.69 = 264.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.43/760.69 = 264.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.43x = 760.69 × 264.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.43x = 200,919.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,919.48/507.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.95

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