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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.75, 762.03 and 264.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.75, 762.03 and 264.35 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.75 : 762.03 = 264.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.75/762.03 = 264.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.75x = 762.03 × 264.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.75x = 201,438.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,438.82/507.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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