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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.90, 762.22 and 264.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.90, 762.22 and 264.38 is: 396.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.90 : 762.22 = 264.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.90/762.22 = 264.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.90x = 762.22 × 264.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.90x = 201,515.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,515.72/507.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.76

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