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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 761.73 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 761.73 and 264.44 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 761.73 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/761.73 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 761.73 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 201,431.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,431.88/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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