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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 760.90 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 760.90 and 263.76 is: 395.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 760.90 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/760.90 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 760.90 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 200,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,694.98/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.08

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