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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.48, 760.98 and 263.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.48, 760.98 and 263.94 is: 395.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.48 : 760.98 = 263.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.48/760.98 = 263.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.48x = 760.98 × 263.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.48x = 200,853.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,853.06/507.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.79

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