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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.57, 761.11 and 264.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.57, 761.11 and 264.03 is: 395.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.57 : 761.11 = 264.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.57/761.11 = 264.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.57x = 761.11 × 264.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.57x = 200,953.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,953.84/507.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.92

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