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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.07, 761.87 and 264.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.07, 761.87 and 264.53 is: 396.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.07 : 761.87 = 264.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.07/761.87 = 264.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.07x = 761.87 × 264.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.07x = 201,532.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,532.34/508.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.67

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