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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.86, 762.09 and 264.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.86, 762.09 and 264.47 is: 396.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.86 : 762.09 = 264.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.86/762.09 = 264.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.86x = 762.09 × 264.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.86x = 201,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,549.94/507.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.86

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