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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.61, 760.71 and 263.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.61, 760.71 and 263.63 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.61 : 760.71 = 263.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.61/760.71 = 263.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.61x = 760.71 × 263.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.61x = 200,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,545.98/507.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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