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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.72, 761.99 and 264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.72, 761.99 and 264.31 is: 396.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.72 : 761.99 = 264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.72/761.99 = 264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.72x = 761.99 × 264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.72x = 201,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,400.26/507.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.68

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