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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.62, 761.88 and 260.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.62, 761.88 and 260.99 is: 391.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.62 : 761.88 = 260.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.62/761.88 = 260.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.62x = 761.88 × 260.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.62x = 198,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,844.97/507.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.72

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