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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.70, 761.97 and 264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.70, 761.97 and 264.30 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.70 : 761.97 = 264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.70/761.97 = 264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.70x = 761.97 × 264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.70x = 201,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,386.80/507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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