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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.52, 759.90 and 263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.52, 759.90 and 263.55 is: 394.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.52 : 759.90 = 263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.52/759.90 = 263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.52x = 759.90 × 263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.52x = 200,271.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,271.65/507.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.61

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