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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.99, 762.09 and 264.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.99, 762.09 and 264.45 is: 396.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.99 : 762.09 = 264.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.99/762.09 = 264.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.99x = 762.09 × 264.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.99x = 201,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,533.77/507.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.73

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