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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508, 762.38 and 264.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508, 762.38 and 264.51 is: 396.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508 : 762.38 = 264.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508/762.38 = 264.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508x = 762.38 × 264.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508x = 201,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,653.98/508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.96

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