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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.55, 761.43 and 264.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.55, 761.43 and 264.02 is: 396.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.55 : 761.43 = 264.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.55/761.43 = 264.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.55x = 761.43 × 264.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.55x = 201,028.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,028.94/507.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.08

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