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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.80, 761.88 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.80, 761.88 and 264.32 is: 396.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.80 : 761.88 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.80/761.88 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.80x = 761.88 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.80x = 201,380.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,380.12/507.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.57

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