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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.05, 761.37 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.05, 761.37 and 264.08 is: 395.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.05 : 761.37 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.05/761.37 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.05x = 761.37 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.05x = 201,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,058.78/508.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.75

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