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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.15, 761.55 and 264.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.15, 761.55 and 264.61 is: 396.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.15 : 761.55 = 264.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.15/761.55 = 264.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.15x = 761.55 × 264.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.15x = 201,513.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,513.75/508.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.56

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