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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 761.40 and 264.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 761.40 and 264.42 is: 396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 761.40 = 264.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/761.40 = 264.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 761.40 × 264.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 201,329.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,329.39/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.35

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