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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.69, 761.76 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.69, 761.76 and 264.39 is: 396.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.69 : 761.76 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.69/761.76 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.69x = 761.76 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.69x = 201,401.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,401.73/507.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.70

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