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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 760.53 and 263.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 760.53 and 263.51 is: 394.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 760.53 = 263.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/760.53 = 263.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 760.53 × 263.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 200,403.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,403.46/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.90

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