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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.06, 762.27 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.06, 762.27 and 264.75 is: 397.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.06 : 762.27 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.06/762.27 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.06x = 762.27 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.06x = 201,810.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,810.98/508.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.22

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