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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.98, 762.14 and 264.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.98, 762.14 and 264.31 is: 396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.98 : 762.14 = 264.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.98/762.14 = 264.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.98x = 762.14 × 264.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.98x = 201,439.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,439.98/507.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.55

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