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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.86, 761.88 and 264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.86, 761.88 and 264.37 is: 396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.86 : 761.88 = 264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.86/761.88 = 264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.86x = 761.88 × 264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.86x = 201,418.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,418.22/507.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.60

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