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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.96, 762.03 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.96, 762.03 and 264.69 is: 397.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.96 : 762.03 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.96/762.03 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.96x = 762.03 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.96x = 201,701.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,701.72/507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.08

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