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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 508.24, 761.72 and 264.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 508.24, 761.72 and 264.16 is: 395.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    508.24 : 761.72 = 264.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    508.24/761.72 = 264.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    508.24x = 761.72 × 264.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    508.24x = 201,215.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,215.96/508.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.91

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