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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.79, 761.82 and 264.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.79, 761.82 and 264.18 is: 396.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.79 : 761.82 = 264.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.79/761.82 = 264.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.79x = 761.82 × 264.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.79x = 201,257.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,257.61/507.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.34

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